Course | Educating the Whole Child: How SEL and UDL Intersect 15 Continuing Education Hours

Description

Approximately 15 hours.

Discover how the powerful combination of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) can transform your classrooms. In this on-demand course, educators gain practical strategies to support emotional regulation, engagement, and academic growth, all while designing flexible, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of every learner. Ideal for K–12 educators looking to build stronger connections, boost outcomes, and create a culture of belonging.

Start implementing UDL and SEL strategies that work to improve outcomes!

Prices

The price listed is for the 15 Continuing Education Hours option. An additional pricing option is available for 1 Graduate-Level Credit at $195.

For further information, please visit Novak Education website.

Facilitator

Lisa Bosio
Education Consultant

Lisa Bosio has been a passionate educator for over 20 years with one goal: to equip and empower teachers to invest in and impact the whole child, academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. Lisa has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, master teacher, and district instructional coach. Before joining Novak Educational Consulting full-time, Lisa was an Induction Mentor in the Sylvan Union School District in California, where she supported new teachers with implementing teaching best practices. Lisa has also been a Consulting Partner with two universities, Western Governors University and Teachers College of San Joaquin in California, and designs coursework focused on the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and social emotional learning.

Lisa has designed and delivered district, county and statewide professional development on student engagement, how to create a supportive SEL classroom so all students can thrive, trauma-informed teaching, anti-bullying school-wide support, fostering academic conversations, based on Stanford University’s work on Language Learners, and the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Lisa thrives on long term professional development relationships and fostering growth in teachers as they optimize the outcomes of all their students.

Lisa graduated from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo) and holds a multiple subjects credential with an English Authorization and an M.Ed in Teaching and Curriculum.

Course Objectives

1. Lay the Foundation: Build an understanding of UDL and SEL frameworks and understand why integrating emotional and academic learning is essential for both students and educators.
2. Set the Scene: Learn how to seamlessly embed SEL practices into everyday instruction through the UDL lens - empowering students with the tools to regulate emotions, connect with others, and thrive academically.
3. Connect SEL Competencies to Academic Growth: Discover how CASEL’s five core competencies align with UDL to build student agency and foster strong relationships.