Key Points
Back to top- Are you excited for the 2024 SEL Exchange? Once you see what we’ve got planned, you’ll understand why you can’t afford to miss out!
- Education “Stars” get top billing for this conference! Check out our roster of featured speakers—and that’s just a small fraction of all the innovators and experts who’ll be in attendance.
- With CASEL’s 30th Anniversary at hand, it’s time to SELebrate!
- Connection is the name of the game at the Exchange. Learn about all the ways you can meet, mingle, and learn from “your people”—the educators and leaders who are changing the world!
This November 12-14, get ready for a three-day experience at the most anticipated SEL event of the year! The 2024 SEL Exchange, ACCELERATE: Academic Thriving and Lifelong Learning is packed with
powerful speakers, cutting-edge sessions, and interactive opportunities to make your work more impactful than ever before. Explore some of the latest research and innovations in SEL and academic integration, then leave with practical resources to apply in your community.
We’ve designed every moment to help you ignite your passion, grow your network, and take part in the global movement that’s shaping the future of education.
Here are 7 reasons why you need to be there:
1. These Are YOUR People!
Back to topHere’s what we heard from one of last year’s attendees, which was echoed again and again throughout the SEL Exchange:
So who are the people who come together to learn and ignite change at the SEL Exchange? They are the innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who understand the power of relationships and believe in a world where every young person can thrive.
You’ll find “your people” in thought-provoking discussions over coffee and lunch on SEL Main Street, raising a glass in a “Toast to Innovation” at the research poster presentation, or sparking inspiration while browsing the student art gallery and bookstore. Wherever you are at the Exchange, connections are made and ideas come to life!
2. It’s a SELebration Like No Other!
Back to topThis isn’t just a conference—it’s a milestone! For CASEL’s 30th Anniversary, we’re celebrating the remarkable achievements by SEL champions across the world. Join the festivities and joy as we honor the past, present, and future of SEL!
Hear about what first-time participants from the 2023 SEL Exchange had to say about their experience:
3. The “Stars” of Education Will Be Shining!
Back to topSome of the brightest minds head to Chicago this November! With more than 400 exciting speakers across research, practice, and policy, you’ll have a chance to hear from some of the luminaries of education! Our speakers include: Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufman, Dr. Michael Strambler, Dr. Marc Brackett, David Adams, Dr. Stephanie Jones … and too many more to name here!
4. Discover New Strategies and Practical Tools to Unlock Student Success
Back to topOur theme, “Accelerate: Academic Thriving and Lifelong Learning,” is a roadmap for student engagement and achievement. With more than 100 plenary and breakout sessions, you’ll dig deep into the ways that SEL integrates and supports in math, science, literacy, and other academic areas. Whether you’re looking to design class periods or put policy into action, gain even more expertise through the half-day pre-conference sessions. You’ll leave with fresh insights, downloadable resources, and next-day solutions that help you energize students and ACCELERATE learning!
5. Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Back to topMake a lasting impact in SEL! At the SEL Exchange, you’re more than an attendee— you’re seen, heard, and valued as a critical leader of this movement. Engage in interactive sessions that invite deep dialogue and collaborative problem solving, showcase your education solutions in the exhibit hall, or stop by the SEL Unscripted Storytelling Booth to share how SEL has impacted your life. (And as a bonus for recording your insights in an audio or video story, you’ll get some neat CASEL swag!)
6. Go Around the World With SEL
Back to topSEL is a global movement, and the SEL Exchange is an international experience! With SEL leaders from more than 25 countries in attendance, it’s a unique opportunity to connect with a worldwide network of changemakers to exchange ideas and collaborate on innovations. Explore approaches to SEL in diverse cultural contexts, learn about groundbreaking international research, and join the global movement that will be at the forefront of reshaping the future of education for generations to come!
7. Well-Being for You, Too!
Back to topWhen was the last time you felt truly rejuvenated and ready to bring your best to every moment? The SEL Exchange fuels your passion and practice by giving you time and space to recharge, connect, and focus on your own learning and growth! Energize and connect to your breath through four relaxing sessions offered throughout the conference, including a morning stretch, morning movement, mindful breathing, and meditation. Return home renewed and inspired to create meaningful impact for young people in your communities.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2,000 education champions from around the world to meet and connect. But be sure to get your tickets before they sell out for this inspiring in-person convening of the SEL field!
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