Building Belonging: Social-Emotional Learning and Learning Differences

The Neurodiversity Education Series features renowned educators, mental health professionals, and advocates specializing in neurodiversity. The series offers practical tools to support neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and related learning differences.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

How can parents and educators help children with learning differences feel seen, supported, and connected at school?

A sense of belonging is essential to student well-being, confidence, and academic success. Social-emotional learning (SEL) offers powerful tools for building inclusive school communities where every student feels valued.

Christina Cipriano, PhD, Professor of Education at UMass Amherst, longtime researcher at the Yale Child Study Center, and member of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) Professional Advisory Board, explores the connection between SEL, learning differences, and belonging.

Drawing on her extensive research in social-emotional development and inclusive education, Dr. Cipriano shares practical strategies for parents, caregivers, and educators to strengthen relationships and create learning environments where all students can thrive.

This event is presented in partnership with the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), bringing together clinical expertise, advocacy, and a shared commitment to helping students feel understood, supported, and able to thrive.

Parents/caregivers, educators, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.

NOTE: Zoom link included in Eventbrite Order Confirmation under "Additional Information." Link also emailed to registrants on the day of the event.

The Neurodiversity Education Series is presented by Silicon Valley nonprofits including The Parent Venture, Children's Health Council, REEL2e, and The RILEY Project, with major funding from the Sequoia Healthcare District and the Peninsula Health Care District.

For more information, please visit www.neurodiversityeducationseries.org, or contact Charlene Margot, MEd, Co-Founder and CEO, The Parent Venture, at cmargot@parentventure.org.