Educating the Whole Child: How SEL and UDL Intersect
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Cost: $95
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15 Cont Ed Hours
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Approximately 15 Hours
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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!
Start implementing UDL and SEL strategies that work to improve outcomes!
Course Objectives
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.
Build an understanding of UDL and SEL frameworks and understand why integrating emotional and academic learning is essential for both students and educators.
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.
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.
Connect SEL Competencies to Academic Growth
Discover how CASEL’s five core competencies align with UDL to build student agency and foster strong relationships.
Students love this course
As a school counselor, I found Educating the Whole Child: How SEL and UDL Intersect to be an
impactful professional development experience. What stood out to me most was how the course emphasizes the importance of seeing every child as a whole person—valuing their unique experiences, strengths, and needs. The content is thoughtfully structured, combining research-
based insights with real-world applications that I could bring back to my school community. Whether you're in the classroom or a counseling office, this course is a must for anyone committed to equity, connection, and student-centered practices.
How SEL and UDL Intersect is a useful and meaningful training. Realizing we as adults have a place in the setup and continuation of student learning about themselves and the world around them is key moving forward as our students are evermore surrounded by questionable and sometimes just bad information.
As I was taking this course, I have realized a lot of things to become an effective teacher. I should be able to know my students well. With this course it has broaden my perspective on how to deal with students with different needs. How to empathize with them so in the long run I could be able to develop a harmonious relationship with them. Building trust and making your students' feel comfortable in your classroom are very important aspects in making students develop their lifelong skills that they can use even after they graduate in school.
What to Expect
Experience UDL in action through an on-demand, self-paced course with Novak Education.
Go at Your Own Pace
Flexible structure—start, pause, and return anytime. 6 months of access from time of registration.
Final Project
Apply what you’ve learned in a meaningful, real-world task. Get feedback from a course facilitator. Resubmit to perfect your craft.
Choose Your Resources
Curated options to support your unique learning needs. Personalize your learning journey by diving into the resources best for you.
Interactive Videos
Engaging content that brings key concepts to life.
Self-Assessments
Reflect on your practice and check your understanding as you go.
Course Certificate
Earn a certificate for 15 continuing education hours upon completion.
Be sure to check with your school or district to confirm if this meets requirements for salary advancement—some states may require additional documentation like clock hours, contact hours, or credits.
Meet the instructor
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I receive accredited graduate credits for the course?
Yes, if you would like to take this course for graduate credits, please enroll in the graduate credit version.
Can I pay with a PO?
Definitely! Contact us to get started.
What do you offer for certification/options to meet educator professional learning requirements?
We are focused on helping educators take their learning to the next step. We offer options for graduate credits, continuing education hours, CTLE (NY), and Clock Hours (WA).
Q: I still have questions. Who do I reach out to?
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Do you offer group discounts?
Yes! Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Please contact us to request a quote.
Can I add a course certificate to my LinkedIn or resume?
Yes, absolutely! We encourage you to showcase your achievements and dedication to meeting the diverse needs of all learners. You will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of each course.
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