Brought to you by Dr. Natalie Williams-McMahon, this online learning series offers flexible, high-quality professional development in Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

• Each course provides 3 professional development hours at $150 per course

• Enroll in the full series of 9 courses for $1,200 and earn 27 professional development hours

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A practical, research-informed series that helps educators understand, apply, and sustain Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for all students.

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What You’ll Learn (Agenda):

• Understand the fundamentals and importance of SEL

• Examine core SEL competencies and their impact on students and school climate

• Review key research supporting SEL effectiveness and ROI

• Build educator self-awareness and professional relationship skills

• Apply SEL in practice through decision-making and goal setting

• Reflect and plan for continuous growth and implementation​

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Each course includes clear objectives, classroom strategies, reflection prompts, and downloadable tools.​

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What Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?

SEL is the process of developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—skills essential for success in school, work, and life.
State standards: Learn more at the Illinois State Board of Education SEL Standards: isbe.net/sel

 

Why SEL Training for Educators Matters

Career success: Strong SEL skills predict employment, earnings, and workplace effectiveness.

Health & well-being: SEL links to lower rates of chronic stress, substance use, and mental health challenges.
District investment: Chicago Public Schools allocated $670M of ESSER funds to SEL and academic recovery in its 2024 budget—evidence of SEL’s central role in student success.

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About the Instructor

Dr. Natalie Williams-McMahon, BA, MAT, EdD — President, The Can & Will Help Foundation
A Chicago native raised in Cabrini-Green, Dr. Williams-McMahon earned a BA (2001) and MAT (2007) from Columbia College Chicago and later an EdD in Educational Leadership (University of Phoenix).

 

An Illinois-certified teacher and nonprofit leader, she founded The Can & Will Help Foundation in 2014 to expand educational opportunity and community support.

 

Her work centers on practical SEL training, equity, and leading with lived experience to show students and educators that—with determination—leadership and success are attainable.