CAHELP Guide of Professional Learning Courses

Social Emotional Skills (Secondary) SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS

For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52

Social skills for secondary students focus on enhancing communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence to succeed in both social and academic settings. Key skills include active listening, conflict resolution, teamwork, empathy, and adaptability, helping students navigate relationships, interpret social cues, and foster inclusivity. Teachers, counselors, parents, and special education professionals all play vital roles in supporting students’ social development. Developing these skills fosters confidence and resilience, preparing students for future personal, academic, and professional interactions.

Intended Audience

General and special education teachers, service providers, site teams, and administrators.

LCAP Priorities

 THE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION TEAM

© School Climate, Pupil

Engagement, Other Pupil Outcomes

– (760) 646-8000 x333  deborah.sarkesian@cahelp.org # 3:00 Hours

Social Skills Groups SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS

For more information or to register for this training, visit the CAHELP OMS Calendar: https://sbcss.k12oms.org/?gid=52

This Tier 2 Social Skills Groups training equips educators, interventionists, and support staff with the tools and strategies needed to effectively implement small-group social skills instruction for students who require additional support beyond universal (Tier 1) interventions. Participants will learn: • The Foundations of Social Skills Instruction – Understanding the role of social skills groups within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and PBIS framework. • Identifying Students for Tier 2 Support – Using data-driven decision-making to determine which students will benefit from targeted social skills instruction. • Structuring and Facilitating Groups – Planning, managing group dynamics, and reinforcement strategies. • Data Collection & Progress Monitoring – Tools and techniques to track student progress and determine when students no longer require Tier 2 support or need further intervention.

Intended Audience

Special education teachers, general education teachers, site administrators, school psychologists, school counselors, site team, and paraprofessionals.

LCAP Priorities

 THE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION TEAM

© School Climate, Pupil Engagement, Pupil Achievement

– (760) 646-8000 x333  deborah.sarkesian@cahelp.org # 6:00 Hours

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