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SPRING 2026 TERM OFFERINGS

SEL: Poetics of the SelfSEL: Creating Empathic RelationshipsSEL: Responsible Decision MakingSEL: Outdoors
Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. (PDT)
Location: EP 195; in person only
Host: Dr. Erick Gordon
Description:
“Explore poetry as a way to listen inwardly and give shape to what’s felt but not easily said. Through reading and writing poetry, we’ll follow the textures of language and imagination, discovering how poetry can be at once serious, playful, and liberating—a practice of expressionand self-understanding. This social emotional learning workshop turns reading into a collaborative, embodied experience where stories come alive in the body and imagination.”
Students: ED 399: SEL: Poetics of the Self (CRN 6698)
ED 500: SEL: Poetics of the Self
(CRN 6699)
Community Members: Click Here!		Date: Saturday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. (PDT)
Location: Zoom only
Host: Dr. Ayako Nozawa
Description:
“Steps for creating empathic relationships professionally and personally for better connection, emotional safety, as well as feeling authentic to yourself.”
Students: ED 399: SEL: Creating Empathic Relationships (CRN 6700)
ED 500: SEL: Creating Empathic Relationships
(CRN 6701)
Community Members: Click Here!		Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. (PDT)
Location: EP 195; in person or via Zoom
Host: Michele Pavilonis
Description:
“Develop skills for creating caring and constructive choices and interactions–both for oneself and in support of others.”
Students: ED 399: SEL: Responsible Decision Making (CRN 6702)
ED 500: SEL: Responsible Decision Making
(CRN 6703)
Community Members: Click Here!		Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. (PDT)
Location: EP 256; in person or via Zoom
Host: Michele Pavilonis
Description:
“This course integrates outdoor education with SEL (social-emotional learning) focusing on positive relationship building skills and empowering learners. Activities will offer opportunities to heal and nurture our capacity to manage thoughts, feelings, and emotions.”
Students: ED 399: SEL: Outdoors (CRN 6704) ED 500: SEL: Outdoors
(CRN 6705)
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WINTER 2026 TERM OFFERINGS

SEL: Social AwarenessSEL: Relationship Skills
Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. (PDT)
Location: EP 195; in person only
Host: Michele Pavilionis
Description: “This workshop addresses competencies and skills involved in regulating emotions, fostering agency, and setting personal and professional goals.”
Students: ED 399: SEL: Social Awareness (CRN 4272)
ED 500: SEL: Social Awareness (CRN 4273)
Community Members: Click Here!		Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:20 p.m. (PDT)
Location: EP 195; in person only
Host: Michele Pavilionis
Description: “This workshop fosters healthy, supportive communication and engagement with diverse individuals and communities.”
Students: ED 399: SEL: Relationship Skills (CRN 4274)
ED 500: SEL: Relationship Skills (CRN 4275)
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