Social & Emotional Learning through Kindness in the Classroom

This 10-week online class for teachers, counselors and administrators, provides a solid overview as to what Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) is, how to implement it, and why.  Well-known researchers and educators present the latest findings; participants earn 2 CEUs in the comfort of their home or office.


  • Venue: Online!
  • Date: September 27-December 13, 2014
  • Price: $140 -- $70 per CEU

World-renowned experts in education and emotional competency explore how teaching kindness improves classroom climate and academic outcomes. The best part? You can earn 2 continuing education units and take the course from the comfort of your own home. Hosted by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, “Social & Emotional Learning Through Kindness in the Classroom” is primarily designed for P-12 educators and counselors, and is also useful to parents, especially those who are homeschooling.

This course is intended to increase educator awareness of how teaching prosocial behavior contributes to social problem solving, academic engagement and improved classroom and school climate.

Participants will:
-Study definitions of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in school
-Study developmental theories of cognitive and moral development as a foundation for classroom practice pertaining to kindness
-Examine philosophy pertaining to caring for and being kind to others
-Explore a new framework for integrating traditional school subject matter and the practice of kindness
-Compare, analyze and assess efforts to implement SEL
-Design curriculum that integrates developmental theory with classroom practice
-Explore a new framework for integrating traditional school subject matter and the practice of kindness
-Become part of a community of teachers committed to long-term engagement in the exploration of social and emotional learning