September 28, 2011
SELmedia announced today that it has introduced two new online workshops for educators, Dealing with Bullying and Peer Relations and Cyberbullying – What Educators Need to Know. Today’s tight budgets make achieving educator professional development requirements more difficult than ever. Delivering training online is budget-friendly, effective, and avoids the logistical challenges of assembling an entire faculty for a one-time event.
September 2, 2011
Social Skills Group Intervention (S.S.GRIN) has been recognized by SAMHSA for the quality of its scientific base and ease of implementation. After a comprehensive review of the quality of the research supporting intervention outcomes and the quality and availability of training and implementation materials, S.S.GRIN 3-5 has been added to SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.
August 11, 2011
Bullying May Contribute to Lower Test Scores - High schools in Virginia where students reported a high rate of bullying had significantly lower scores on standardized tests that students must pass to graduate, according to research presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
July 8, 2011
SELmedia announced today that it has launched ParentPaths, the first ever online, self-guided program for parents who want to help their children learn and practice positive social skills. Parentpaths is a groundbreaking, research-based program that addresses topics critical to children's social skills development. Through a series of online videos, parents learn practical, effective methods for helping their children build positive social relationships.
SELmedia Introduces New Online Workshops
SELmedia announced today that it has introduced two new online workshops for educators, Dealing with Bullying and Peer Relations and Cyberbullying – What Educators Need to Know. Today’s tight budgets make achieving educator professional development requirements more difficult than ever. Delivering training online is budget-friendly, effective, and avoids the logistical challenges of assembling an entire faculty for a one-time event.
- Dealing with Bullying and Peer Relations helps educators deal with bullying and identify social isolates (children who are rejected by their peers). The workshop also explores the relationship between social skills and bullying. Social isolates often have poor social skills. As a result, they frequently are targeted by bullies or even become bullies themselves, and are at risk for multiple negative outcomes. 3-C ISD’s extensive research in this area has revealed clear direction on developing effective interventions and guidance on teaching social skills to these children. Dr. Melissa DeRosier of 3-C ISD and Dr. Ron Anderson of SELmedia share this information and cover practical ways to identify social isolates and help them succeed in school.
- Cyberbullying – What Educators Need to Know helps educators deal with cyberbullying and other forms of electronic violence. New web based technologies have had a direct impact on the development of children’s ability to interact effectively with others. Some developments are encouraging while others are clearly disturbing. In this compelling and informative workshop you can expect to learn about online risks such as cyberbullying and online abuse. You will learn about the importance of monitoring online behavior and practical things educators can do to help children who are affected by the various forms of electronic violence. Dr. Ron Anderson, noted expert in the field of children’s social development works with a group of educators who are wrestling with this difficult issue.
Both workshops can be purchased by individual educators as well as by schools for use by the entire faculty. Educators can take the course at their own pace from any computer connected to the Internet. The workshops offer CEUs and are accessible for one year from purchase to allow easy refresher training and training of staff hired later in the year.
About SELmedia:
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SELmedia produces and distributes Social Emotional Learning products for schools, parents and mental health professionals. SELmedia’s research-proven programs help kids learn the social skills they need to succeed in school and in life. For more information or to order products online, please visit www.SELmediainc.com.
Contact:
Kenneth V. Arneson
CEO
SELmedia, Inc.
(888) 473-5633 x540
karneson@SELmediainc.com
Posted on September 28, 2011
