Do I need to attend every session?
No
How many opportunities can a campus choose?
One
Who do I need to talk to if I’m interested in submitting a Seed Model proposal?
Your SEL and CP&I specialist or Victoria Mendiola
What 3 things need to be incorporated into a tour?
Share your campus' SEL Journey (welcoming)
Show anything specifically related to SEL (engagement)
Close out your visit with a reflection or Q&A with facilitators/admin (optimistic closing)
If I miss sessions during cohort week, how do I get the information?
They will be added to the Blend course.
What are the opportunity categories?
Professional Learning
Book Studies
Student Engagement
Resource Support
Big Goal: Innovation Grant
What are the four critical practice areas to which Seed goals align?
The CASEL Roadmap
Take time to cultivate and deepen relationships, build partnerships, and plan for SEL.
Design opportunities where adults can connect, heal, and build their capacity to support students.
Create safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments that promote all students’ social and emotional development
Use data as an opportunity to share power, deepen relationships, and continuously improve support for students, families, and staff.
What do tours look like this year? How will they be different?
Virtual Tour/Panel Discussion
What will campuses do with their existing Seed Model Banners and patches now that your department name has changed?
Campuses will keep their existing patches and receive new banners with our updated department name.
Who are the professional learning vendors?
Amala
Creative Action
Mindful Oasis
Where can I find more information about the 4 critical practice areas?
CASEL Website or The Roadmap for Reopening booklet
Can I get a ppt template for tours?
In the Blend course
When is Seed Model Cohort Week?
November 16-18 and March 8-10
What are two of the six book titles for book studies?
Cultivating Genius
Belonging through a Culture of Dignity
Start Here Start Now: A Guide to Anti Bias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
This book is Anti-Racist
What Happened To You
Name three key dates to remember from the timeline.
September 5, 2021, Seed Model Proposal Process Opens
October 15, 2021, Seed Model Proposals Due
October 25, 2021, Seed Model Campuses Announced
October 25, 2021, Seed Model Cohort Blend Course Available
November 19, 2021 Deadline: Seed Model Cohort Agreements Completed
November 9-11, 2021 Fall Seed Model Cohort Week
February 24, 2022 Campus Tours/Virtual Panel
January 14, 2022 Mid-Year Progress Report Due
April 12, 2022 Campus Tours
March 30, 2022 DEADLINE to request one of the supported opportunities
March 8-10 2022 - Spring Cohort Gathering(Optional)
June 16, 2022, SEED Share Fair
June 11, 2022 End of Year survey
What will Share Fair look like this year?
Seed Model presentations will occur in conjunction with other Symposium presentations
Will there be a gathering or virtual event in Spring?
Yes!
How much is available for the campus funding opportunity?
Instead of funding, we will provide opportunities for campus support.
What is the due date for requesting one of the supported opportunities?
March 1, 2022
What are the three share fair categories?