SEL Every Day Online Courses

Embody SEL to create a more compassionate and just world.

Go Beyond the Buzzword

Get a comprehensive roadmap, tools, and resources to implement SEL in your work and life. Embark on a clear path that takes you DEEP into SEL, Mindfulness, Equity and Belonging.

Through the SEL Every Day Online Courses You Will

Create Relationship-Centered Schools

Build Emotional Literacy

Integrate Mindfulness and Anti-Racist Practices in one’s life and work

Implement SEL as a lever for equity in one’s context

Take your SEL expertise to the next level

For educators, counselors, school administrators, and anyone bringing SEL into educational organizations. Option to earn 3-6 Gradate Level Credits.

Walk away being able to:

  • Facilitate 20+ powerful Mindfulness practices

  • Lead Transformative SEL professional learning

  • Integrate SEL with academic instruction  

  • Guide SEL Continuous Improvement efforts

  • Communicate key research behind SEL and Mindfulness 

  • Engage in the inner work of racial healing

  • Create the conditions for belonging in your learning community

“Meena’s work has revolutionized my approach to teaching, even after 25 years in the classroom. This course is not only super informative, full of research and extra resources but it also gives very easily adaptable practices to begin using NOW. I feel renewed hope and inspiration in my work teaching in a high school for new immigrants, that integrating SEL is the best way to help my students get the most from school.”

Julie Mann, ELL Teacher, Newcomers High School, Long Island City, NY

TWO COURSES: CHOOSE YOUR PATH

SEL EVERY DAY FOR THE EDUCATOR

$299 Now Only $97

8.5 hours of modularized course content broken up into 15 video lessons that will guide you to:

  • Cultivate powerful positive relationships in your classroom.

  • Utilize instructional practices to promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) across academic content.

  • Make SEL explicit in lesson planning as you deepen your understanding of Transformative SEL (T-SEL).

  • Integrate mindfulness and anti-racist practices into your classroom and life.

SEL EVERY DAY FOR THE LEADER

$599 Now Only $147

12 hours of modularized course content broken up into 21 video lessons that will guide you to:

  • Lead an equity-informed SEL initiative in your context that integrates mindfulness and anti-racist practices.

  • Deepen your expertise and boost your confidence as an SEL professional developer or consultant.

  • Save hundreds of hours with SEL implementation shortcuts.

  • Build a career as an SEL expert with a strong foundation in mindfulness, equity and belonging.

Teachers, social workers, coaches, principals and district leaders have used what they’ve learned in these courses to shift profoundly and positively impact in their communities.

They’ve deepened their leadership and cultivated greater purpose, meaning and joy in their personal and professional lives.  

  • VIDEO LESSONS

    Practical video lessons with key learning objectives broken up into modularized course content.

  • INTEGRATION

    Course journal and comprehensive handout for each lesson to support reflection, integration, and application.

  • RESOURCE LIBRARY

    Guided meditations, SEL and Mindfulness media, articles and templates. Facilitation notes, slides, sample meeting agendas, protocols and MORE!

  • COURSE FORMAT

    Modules are broken up into key lessons. Lessons correspond to a comprehensive handout. Mindfulness practices are integrated throughout.

EDUCATOR COURSE

Meghan Leighton, M.A.T., Mindful Schools Certified

“Countless resources that weave together how integral Mindfulness, SEL and Equity are to each other. The comprehensive handouts and clear objectives for each lesson make it very accessible. This course deepened my established mindfulness practice, with new evidence-based research on SEL pedagogy and implementation (for all grade levels). I now have new ways to integrate equity and create a culture of belonging in my classroom.”

$299 Now Only $97

LEADER COURSE

Jill Merolla, SEL District Lead, Warren City Schools

“I was able to go deeper and get materials that I can immediately use in my role as my District’s SEL Lead and Cabinet member to the Superintendent. I would recommend this course to teachers, school counselors, coaches, and administrators because of its comprehensive theme and its easy to use format. The knowledge, skills, and resources from SEL Every Day will benefit my work for many years to come.”

$599 Now Only $147

Why Learn with Meena?

  • Practical, on-the ground experience as a district leader implementing SEL systemically.

  • Deep expertise, extensive practice and published books in BOTH the fields of Mindfulness in Education and SEL.

  • Experienced in public, private, urban and international schools, and proactively addresses the role of race, culture, power and privilege.

  • School Administrator and National Board Certified Teacher with over 20 years teaching and leading SEL and Mindful Awareness Practices (MAP) with an equity focus.

Meena’s online course was packed with heart centered SEL that was enriching, engaging, and essential. It provided me with a solid foundation in Adult Learning, especially her “Go to Agreements” for facilitating professional learning. I learned so much, especially about Adult Learning. SEL Every Day is the only roadmap you will need for Mindfulness, SEL, and Belonging. The fantastic resources that she provides will save you time and energy--let Meena be your guide!

Techa Smalls-Brown, Ph.D. Student, Fetzer Scholar, Trauma-Informed & Resilience Educator, Meditation Teacher, Historic Preservation Commissioner- Charleston County

EDUCATOR COURSE CURRICULUM

SEL Every Day for the Educator is a self-paced online course that will equip you with everything you need to know to begin creating a relationship-centered classroom, utilize instructional practices to promote SEL across academic content, make SEL explicit in lesson planning and integrate mindfulness and antiracist practices into your classroom and life.

  • This module will show you how this course is designed for you to really understand every concept, practice, and term. You will learn the structure to follow to internalize what’s taught, tips to ensure you successfully complete the course, and the mindset needed to train your brain for growth.

    Lesson 1: Introducing the SEL Every Day Course Framework & Structure

MODULE 1

  • In this module you will learn what Mindfulness REALLY IS and be introduced to the term Interbeing. You will understand the difference between Mindfulness and Meditation, gain clarity around what Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) are, and learn the distinction among Deconstructive, Attentional and Constructive practices. You will also engage with the Tree of Contemplative Practices. Additionally, this module highlights the latest Mindfulness in Education research and best practices for implementing Mindfulness in Schools. Most importantly, this module offers detailed instruction on how to begin, sustain, and deepen your personal mindfulness practice through formal and informal practices.

    Lesson 1: What is Mindfulness?

    Lesson 2: Why Practice Mindfulness?

    Lesson 3: How Do You Practice Mindfulness? Part 1: Your Personal Practice (Formal)

    Lesson 4: How Do You Practice Mindfulness? Part 2: Your Personal Practice (Informal)

    Lesson 5: How Do You Teach Mindfulness?

MODULE 2

  • In this module you will receive a comprehensive definition of Social and Emotional Learning, learn about connections between SEL and Mindfulness and Equity, be introduced to key SEL frameworks and resources and get clear on the three main areas of SEL skills. This module also includes the latest research and resources on why SEL needs to be taught and learned, and provides a roadmap for implementing SEL.

    Lesson 1: What is SEL?

    Lesson 2: Why Prioritize SEL?

    Lesson 3: How do you implement SEL? The Blueprint & Foundation of Building Your SEL House

    Lesson 4: Building Your SEL House: Construct the Framing & Wiring Your Classroom

    Lesson 5: Building Your SEL House: Install Drywall & Furnishings for Enacting SEL in Your Classroom

    Lesson 6: Building Your SEL House: Maintaining & Renovating for Continuous

    Improvement

MODULE 3

  • This module centers on what Belonging truly is, why it matters, and how Mindfulness and SEL are vehicles for advancing a world built on Belonging. Through this module you will get clear on key terms that are essential for understanding and ultimately creating the conditions for belonging (equity, anti-racist, decolonization, cultural appropriation, intersectionality, race, racial justice, structural racism, white fragility, white privilege, white supremacy, etc.), and be introduced to practical strategies to begin the inner work of racial healing. You will also engage with promising practices for creating a culture of belonging: Cultural Integration, Classroom Community Building, Ethnic-Racial Identity Development and utilize the SEL Competencies to explore and examine how you can create a more equitable classroom. Finally, this module brings the entire course together through having you commit to and create a plan for practicing love and hope on a daily basis.

    Lesson 1: Advancing a World Built on Belonging

    Lesson 2: Creating Belonging in Our Classrooms

    Lesson 3: Bringing It All Together In Service of Belonging

MODULE 4

LEADER COURSE CURRICULUM

SEL Every Day for the Leader is a self-paced online course that prepares you to begin leading an equity-informed SEL initiative in your context that integrates mindfulness and shifts classroom and school-wide practices. You will deepen your expertise and boost your confidence as an SEL professional developer, coach, consultant, or leader of SEL in your school, district or organization.

  • This module will show you how this course is designed for you to really understand every concept, practice, and term. You will learn the structure to follow to internalize what’s taught, tips to ensure you successfully complete the course, and the mindset needed to train your brain for growth.

    Lesson 1: Introducing the SEL Every Day Course Framework & Structure

MODULE 1

  • This module will enable you to step into your role as an SEL Leader. It clarifies what it means to consult, coach, and collaborate while offering several tools, resources, templates, and protocols to help you get started with leading an SEL initiative. You’ll learn about the practice of humble inquiry, implementation science, and engage with the key leadership foundations.

    Lesson 1: What does it mean to be a Leader of Mindfulness and SEL in Service of Belonging?

    Lesson 2: Defining Consulting, Coaching & Collaborating

    Lesson 3: Moving at the Speed of Trust

MODULE 2

  • In this module you will learn what Mindfulness REALLY IS and be introduced to the term Interbeing. You will understand the difference between Mindfulness and Meditation, gain clarity around what Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) are, and learn the distinction among Deconstructive, Attentional and Constructive practices. You will also engage with the Tree of Contemplative Practices. Additionally, this module highlights the latest Mindfulness in Education research and best practices for implementing Mindfulness in your context. Most importantly, this module offers detailed instruction on how to begin, sustain, and deepen your personal mindfulness practice through formal and informal practices and supports reflection on what it means to be a leader of Mindfulness and a Mindful Leader.

    Lesson 1: What is Mindfulness?

    Lesson 2: Why Practice Mindfulness?

    Lesson 3: How Do You Practice Mindfulness? Part 1: Your Personal Practice (Formal)

    Lesson 4: How Do You Practice Mindfulness? Part 2: Your Personal Practice (Informal)

    Lesson 5: How Do You Lead Mindfulness efforts?

MODULE 3

  • In this module you will receive a comprehensive definition of Social and Emotional Learning, learn about connections between SEL and Mindfulness and Equity, be introduced to key SEL frameworks and resources and get clear on the three main areas of SEL skills. This module also includes the latest research and resources on why SEL needs to be taught and learned, and provides a roadmap for leading SEL implementation and building Adult SEL capacity.

    Lesson 1: What is SEL?

    Lesson 2: Why Prioritize SEL?

    Lesson 3: How do you implement SEL? The Blueprint & Foundation of Building Your SEL House

    Lesson 4: Building Your SEL House: Construct the Framing & Wiring of SEL Classrooms & Schools

    Lesson 5: Building Your SEL House: Install Drywall & Furnishings for Enacting SEL in Schools

    Lesson 6: Building Your SEL House: Maintaining & Renovating for Continuous Improvement

MODULE 4

  • This module will equip you with the necessary understanding for leading Mindfulness and SEL in Service of Belonging. You will engage with the 12 Principles of Adult Learning, key elements of skilled facilitation, best practices for Professional Learning that models SEL, brain-based learning strategies to engage adults, and core guidelines for crafting meetings for collaboration. There will also be particular focus on best practices for virtual learning engagements and meetings.

    Lesson 1: What is Adult Learning?

    Lesson 2: Designing and Delivering Professional Learning

    Lesson 3: Meetings that Move the Dial while They Move Hearts

MODULE 5

  • This module centers on what Belonging truly is, why it matters, and how Mindfulness and SEL are vehicles for advancing a world built on Belonging. Through this module you will get clear on key terms that are essential for understanding and ultimately creating the conditions for belonging (equity, anti-racist, decolonization, cultural appropriation, intersectionality, race, racial justice, structural racism, White ("white people"), white fragility, white privilege, white supremacy), and be introduced to practical strategies to begin the inner work of racial healing. You will also engage with promising practices for creating a culture of belonging: Cultural Integration, Classroom Community Building, Ethnic-Racial Identity Development, and utilize the SEL Competencies to explore and examine how you can support educators in creating more equitable classrooms. Finally, this module brings the entire course together through having you commit to and create a plan for practicing love and hope on a daily basis as the foundation for your leadership.

    Lesson 1: Leading for Belonging

    Lesson 2: Creating the Conditions for Belonging in Our Schools

    Lesson 3: Bringing It All Together In Service of Belonging

MODULE 6

EXTRAS & BONUSES

Designed to reignite your passion, inspire your practice, and empower you to make a lasting impact, the SEL Every Day Online Courses are already PACKED with value, but when you join you’ll also receive:

20%-off coupon for Meena’s books SEL Every Day and Teach, Breathe, Learn.

LEADER COURSE BONUSES

  • Facilitation notes/slides from Meena’s SEL professional learning to adapt for your community, sample meeting agendas, MOUs to guide partnerships with schools, learning walk and lesson tuning protocols.

  • Lead SEL strategic planning and save hundreds of hours by utilizing a comprehensive SEL Strategic Plan Meena developed for a School District. Implement SEL with ease using this invaluable resource!

  • Discover the path to publishing SEL books and articles by using Meena’s book proposal for SEL Every Day, part of Norton's SEL Solutions Series as a guide

Sunghie Park Okino, Coordinator, Center for District Capacity Building, Los Angeles County Office of Education, California

Meena guides us in exploring how to connect to our inner selves to be the leader we aspire to be. She offers a roadmap for how to be an SEL leader that centers equity and focuses on removing barriers for our students, families and colleagues. This course is a game changer for any team that might choose to journey through it together.

$299 Now Only $97

Sarah Sampson, Former SEL Facilitator,
Keller ISD, Texas & Founder, Art of the Circle: Restorative Justice, Mindfulness and SEL

“SEL Every Day is filling a huge gap in the world of professional development. Meena’s course provides a great foundation for anyone who seeks to lead an SEL initiative whether they are a consultant, district or school leader or are working at an SEL partner organization. The course beautifully brings together Adult Learning, SEL & Mindfulness with a strong equity foundation.”

$599 Now Only $147

GET TO KNOW MEENA

Meena’s Interview on what is at the HEART of SEL for the Shift Network.

Meena’s plenary talk on Equity and SEL at the 2019 SEL Exchange.

We have the power to direct our time, energy, and resources toward what we believe in. We need more awakened educators and leaders–join me on the SEL Every Day Journey! The SEL Every Day courses contain EVERYTHING I wish I knew and ALL THE TOOLS I wish I had while I was in the classroom and before I became district SEL leader.

FAQs

  • As soon as you enroll and pay for the course you will immediately be sent a receipt and course login details so you can begin right away!

  • How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like. The Educator course has 8.5 hours of video lessons and the Leader Course has 12. This does not include the additional video resources or guided audio meditations. We suggest 45 minutes of time for each lesson to engage with the provided journal prompts and activities that support reflection, application and integration. Set aside 45 hours to thoroughly complete the course.

  • You will receive 20% off coupon to purchase Meena’s books direct from her publishers when you enroll for the course. While it isn’t necessary to purchase both of her books for the course reading them will reinforce and enhance your course experience.

  • Definitely. Much of the information and practices shared in this course will transform your life, not just your teaching practice. This course is powerful preparation for you to teach with SEL in mind if/when you do decide to teach.

  • Unfortunately, we do not accept single user purchase orders. Please pay with a credit card and get reimbursed from your school, district or educational organization. If you plan on purchasing the course for multiple users and can only do that via a purchase order indicate that on the form for multi-user purchases.

  • Yes, learn more about multi-user discounts below.

    Educator Course – Pricing: 5-9 users for $75 each, 10-49 users for $57 each, 50+ users for $37 each

    Leader Course - Pricing: 5-9 users for $127 each, 10+ users: $97 each

  • Definitely. One of Meena’s hopes is that the contents of this course will be integrated into teacher education programs worldwide.

  • Yes! You can earn 3 or 6 Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Units/Credits from Courses4Teachers Inc./University of the Pacific for completion of the SEL Every Day Online Course. Learn more about how you can obtain credit by clicking here.

  • Yes, upon completion of all modules and lessons you will be able to download a certificate of completion. This certificate details course content. Our hope is that you can present this certificate of completion to your school, district or organization. You can also include details of the certificate of completion on your professional resume.

  • If you are interested in both courses, do not purchase both courses. Please instead enroll in the Leader course as the material covered in the Educator course is also covered in the Leader course. Even if you do not have any leadership aspirations now you never know what the future holds. You will have LIFETIME ACCESS to the course materials so you can revisit any lessons that don’t feel relevant to you now in the future.

“I can't thank you enough for the offerings of SEL Every Day. Your intuition was spot on, on so many levels...these offerings are coming at a time of awakening, a time of change, a time of action and a time that Belonging is ever so important. I'm so grateful I took the leap and felt a calling to embark on this journey to shift, grow and transform in how I want to show up, lead and teach.”

Erin Frey Ferguson, Graduate of SEL Every Day for the Educator

Go Beyond the Buzzword

Get a comprehensive roadmap, tools, and resources to implement SEL in your work and life. Embark on a clear path that takes you DEEP into SEL, Mindfulness, Equity and Belonging.

EDUCATOR COURSE
$299 Now Only $97

LEADER COURSE
$599 Now Only $147

“Mindfulness in Education and Social & Emotional Learning centered in justice is how we create a more loving world for future generations. This is why I created the SEL Every Day Online Courses.”

MULTI-USER DISCOUNTS & PURCHASES

Discounts are based on the number of users (see prices below based on users). Multi-user discounts are designed to support whole school enrollment in the course. Taking the course together as a teaching team or an SEL Leadership Team is a great way to begin the process of transforming your school, organization, or district. Complete the form below to indicate the number of users you’d like to have enrolled in the course. Soon an offer will be sent to you so you can complete your multi-user purchase. Once payment is received, users will receive login instructions and can begin the course right away!

SEL Everyday Online Courses

  • LEADER COURSE: 5-9 users - $127 each, 10+ users- $97 each

  • EDUCATOR COURSE: 5-9 users - $75 each, 10-49 users - $57 each, 50+ users - $37 each

EDUCATOR COURSE
$299 Now Only $97

LEADER COURSE
$599 Now Only $147

More Educator Resources

A meditation for Educators featured in Educational Leadership Magazine

Belonging: The Heart of Social and Emotional Learning

Transformative SEL in Secondary with Kori Sanchez Smith

 

Free resources