CONFERENCE UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Hello Everyone,

I am writing with sad but likely expected news. I am here in Daytona and there is no beach left. For the safety of our attendees, we are CANCELING the conference. We are working on a virtual option for you - the same amount of CEs (actually more!) and same times. Even better, we will be offering you all the presentations you would have missed attending other sessions. We will do everything we can to make this the same great experience you were expecting in person. For those worried about losing power or the internet, we will also record sessions for you to access later.

We're so sorry to not be seeing you in person. We know that everyone can understand and appreciate that, if Ian taught us anything, it's exercising an abundance of caution and staying safe above and beyond everything. 

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Understanding Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Practice Considerations for Schools

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is an area of skill development increasingly moving to the forefront in education. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) includes a focus on promoting students’ positive behavior and social interactions; characteristics fostered through direct SEL instruction. Moreover...(read more).

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On behalf of school psychologists, school nurses, school counselors, school social workers, student service administrators,  psychologists, and parents throughout the state of Florida, we jointly support and stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ students following their tremendous leadership and advocacy with the #DSGWalkout in response to HB1557 Parental Rights, also referenced in the media as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill.  

What can we do now to support and protect students and their families? Read more in this joint memo for parents and for educators.