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SELebrating Inclusion Summit (SIS) 2023

An annual gathering for Social Emotional Learning and Inclusion  
April 27-29, 2023

Registrations are open!

Change is possible only when all those that are part of the context ​come together to make systems more inclusive
and conducive to social and emotional wellbeing.
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Register Now for SIS 2023 (April 27-29)
Apni Shala and Ummeed come together once again to advocate for Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Inclusion and to create a platform to bring all stakeholders in the world of social emotional learning and inclusion together. The SELebrating Inclusion Summit is envisioned to be an annual SEL and inclusion  gathering of organizations, policy makers, schools, educational institutions, families, educators and any individuals working towards making the education system more inclusive, safe and focused on the wellbeing of those accessing it. 


​The third edition of the SELebrating Inclusion Summit (SIS 2023) will explore “Culture, Policy, and Practices to build Social Emotional Learning informed Inclusive Education”. 
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SIS 2023 hopes to build on the discussions from the previous summit which revolved around development of inclusive systems, discussion on SEL in public education systems, impact of being inclusive of diverse learners needs on access to SEL, mindsets, resources and support systems, implementing SEL curriculum, and making SEL and inclusion a reality at scale. Moreover, it intends to explore in-depth the intersection of inclusion and SEL and the possibilities that it creates.
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Why attend SIS 2023?


The intention of SIS 2023 is to create a space for attendees to:
  • Delve deeper to explore the practices underpinning inclusion and SEL
  • Foster partnerships for furthering SEL and inclusion
  • Experience wellbeing and inclusion

Where and when will SIS 2023 be hosted?

SIS 2023 is a sign-up based event hosted in a hybrid mode (online, offline, live stream).

The event will be spread across 3 days i.e. April 27, 28, and 29, 2023.
  • Day 1 (April 27) will be online.​
  • Day 2 and Day 3 (April 28 and 29) will be mostly offline (in- person) with some sessions being live streamed, and some sessions beings online. 
    All offline (in-person) sessions on April 28 and 29 will be held at: 
    Vanita Vishram Primary School,
    Prathana Samaj, 
    Next to Reliance Hospital Gate No 6. 
    Charni Road, Mumbai
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​​Please note delivery modes for each session in the Schedule section.

Who can attend?

Individuals representing organizations or in their individual capacities can sign up to attend SIS 2023.

We welcome all individuals working with organizations/schools/educational institutions, policy makers, families, caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, students and anybody else working towards making the education system more inclusive, safe and focused on the wellbeing of those accessing it.

Themes

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Systems

Panel discussions, keynote address, or sessions that focus on the Culture, Policy & Practice that nurture SEL and inclusion. This will include students, teachers, govt. officials, families, school principals, and NGO representatives.
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Stories

Spotlighting the work of organizations, communities, and individuals in the SEL and inclusion landscape in India and the world.
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Spaces of Wellbeing

Workshops and experiential spaces that seek to nurture wellbeing, care and inclusion for all participants in practice and highlight inclusive and SEL practices.  ​

Schedule

A summary of the three days of the summit is given below. A description of each of the sessions will be provided soon.
Delivery modes vary. Please see notes regarding delivery mode (Offline/Online/Live Streaming options) for each session. 


SIS 2023: Exploring Culture, Policy, ad Practices to build Social Emotional Learning informed Inclusive Education
  • Day 1 - Thursday, April 27th
  • Day 2 - Friday, April 28th
  • Day 3 - Saturday, April 29th
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9.30 am - 10:45am
Introduction, Intention Setting, and ​Welcome to the Summit (Online)
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Role of Culture, Policies and Practices in building SEL informed inclusive schools ​(Online)

Topics
  • Situating culture, policies and practices in Inclusion frameworks and SEL frameworks
  • Culture, policies and practices for SEL and Inclusion in the context of schools
  • How does SEL and Inclusion overlap with each other in schools

Panelists
To be updated soon
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Reflection Groups (Online)
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunch Break
1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
SEL-Informed Inclusive Policies for Schools (Online)

Topics
  • Policies implemented by schools that allow for SEL and inclusion 
  • ​Learning and adapting the model 
  • Possibilities and Barriers: SEL informed inclusive schools

Panelists
  • Radhika Zahedi
  • Dhira Peer
  • Nandita
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Who and what is missing from the conversation around SEL and Inclusion? ​(Online)

Topics
  • What is missing in the current discourse around SEL and inclusion?
  • Impact of missing stakeholders or perspectives in SEL and inclusion
  • Reimagining solutions ​
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4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Reflection and Closure | Key takeaways from today and hope from future ​(Online)
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Registration (Offline)
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Welcome/ Intention Setting ​(Offline with Live Streaming)
10:30 -11:30 am
What if... :Stories of hope from the field (Offline with Live Streaming)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Reflection groups (Offline)
12:10 - 1:20pm
​(3 Parallel Sessions)
1. Inclusion in Classrooms: How inclusion and SEL is visible in classrooms 
2. My journey of driving SEL & Inclusive Culture​
3. Revisiting Policies & Practices after the Pandemic

(All 3 sessions Offline with Live Streaming)
1:20 pm - 1:30 pm
Reflection groups (Offline)
​1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Lunch Break​
​2:30 - 4:30 pm 
(3 parallel sessions)
Offline Mode
1. Spaces of Wellbeing 1 (Offline)
2. Spaces of Wellbeing 2 (Offline)
3. Spaces of Wellbeing 3 (Offline)

Details for these 3 sessions to be updated soon.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
​Online Mode
1. Spaces of Wellbeing 1 (Online)
2. Spaces of Wellbeing 2 (Online)
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Closure (Offline)
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Registrations (Offline)
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Speed Networking: Let’s get to know each other! (Offline)
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Community Of Practice (Offline with Live Streaming)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Reflection Groups (Offline)
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Gallery: A showcase of best practices in the field of Education for SEL and Inclusion** (Offline)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Lunch Break
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm ​
SEL and Inclusion Community - A discussion (Offline)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Key Takeaways and Hopes for Next Year (Offline)
4:30 pm
Closure (Offline)​
*A Wellbeing Corner will be open on 28th April and 29th April from 11.30 am to 5:00 pm.

**Want to showcase your SEL-Informed Practice at the Gallery? See details in the section below.
Register Now for SIS 2023 (April 27-29)

Gallery: Showcase your SEL-Informed Practice

What is the gallery?
The Gallery space aims to bring together different organisations working towards making SEL and Inclusion possible not just with children, but with different stakeholders that they are working with. The subjects/ topics that we are hoping to explore are:
  • SEL & Inclusion practice  with Student ( Elementary )
  • ​SEL & Inclusion practice  with higher grade students
  • SEL & Inclusion practice  with Youth
  • SEL & Inclusion practice  with Caregivers 
  • SEL & Inclusion practice  with Teachers
  • SEL & Inclusion practice  with Team
  • SEL & Inclusion practice  with Supporting staff​

​Structure and format of the Gallery:
There will be about six to seven individuals/ organisations that will be presenting their work in the Gallery space. The presentations can be in any form that the presenters want it to be in; for example- it can be in the form of a verbal presentation, a powerpoint presentation, posters/ charts, songs, poems, and/ or it can be an experiential space as well. A part of the room will be allotted for each presentation.

The duration of each presentation will be around 20 minutes, and 10 minutes will be given for addressing any questions and answers from the participants.

The participants will be given an option to choose any 3 presentations to explore during the 1.5 hours of the gallery presentations.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO SHOWCASE YOUR PRACTICE - by April 9, 2023
The individuals/ organisations who are interested in being a part of the gallery space and present the practices around the given themes are required to fill- up the google form below as an Expression of their Interest starting 24th February 2023.

There might be a small discussion for which the SIS Team will contact the Individual/ organisations who have expressed interest in presenting at the summit. This will be aimed at knowing more about the practices that they are hoping to showcase.

We hope to have representations for all the different themes mentioned earlier, hence, only a few Individuals/ Organisations might be contacted for presenting based on the other responses received. The same will be communicated through email.

Last date to fill the form and express your interest to be a part of the gallery space: April 9, 2023

Express your Interest - Fill this form

Panelists and Key Speakers/Facilitators

To be announced soon!

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Venue Partner
Vanita Vishram Primary School
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