Mindfulness & Education Conference: K-12
Bringing Mindfulness Practices & Social-Emotional Learning to Children Grades K-12
at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck, NY
July 12-14, 2019
This conference convenes seminal leaders in the fields of mindfulness in education and Social-Emotional Learning. Learn the ways mindfulness and SEL can strengthen inner resilience, which in turn can help create more peaceful and equitable schools. You’ll also explore how these tools can help teach students with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities. When taught together, mindfulness and SEL have the potential to transform our education systems and our world.
What You’ll Learn…
Through inspiring keynote lectures, question-and-answer sessions, group exercises, breakout workshops, a panel with school administrators and principals, and instruction in practical application, you’ll explore:
Connecting mindfulness and SEL
Restorative justice
The science supporting mindfulness and SEL
Supporting healthy and thriving school climates
School-based social inclusion
Indigenous perspectives on mindfulness and education
Ways of integrating mindfulness and SEL in school system
Our Venue:
Located 90 minutes from New York City, Omega Institute, a serene haven, is a pioneer in holistic studies – helping people and organizations integrate personal growth and social change. Serving local, mostly organic, sustainable, nutrient-dense, artisanal, and whole-food meals, is a hallmark of the Omega experience. Recreational opportunities abound, including 80-acre, Long Pond.
