SEL is a foundational need that has been shown to improve academic outcomes and behaviors. Teachers and advocates play an integral role in developing at-risk youth and it’s imperative that we support them in building appropriate SEL competencies to ensure their positive growth. In this session, you’ll hear from Bellwood School District 88 and West40 ISC to learn how they are supporting the professional growth and development of Illinois leaders, teachers and advocates through a new competency-based program leveraging micro-credentials. You’ll learn about the unique value of micro-credentials, how they are being used to help educators and advocates develop foundational SEL competencies, and why they're being used to create a model of change across the state of Illinois.
