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Rethinking School Phone Policies: Supporting Student Learning and Health through Developmental Science
With a wave of new cell phone bans sweeping across California schools, educators, education leaders, and families are navigating big questions about how digital habits shape students’ development. This session explores the intersection of digital habits and self-regulation, with a focus on how constant connectivity can impact students’ ability to manage attention, emotions, and social interactions. Grounded in the neuroscience of adolescent development, Dr. Kathy Do will share research on how cell phone use affects students’ self-regulation and well-being. Dr. Joe Bishop will then highlight ...
The Science of Self-Regulation: Understanding Development and Supporting Growth
Join Dr. Jennie Grammer for an engaging session on the science of self-regulation—how we manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors across childhood and adolescence. Drawing on research from neuroscience, education, and developmental psychology, this talk will unpack the building blocks of self-regulation, including executive functions, emotion regulation, and behavior. Dr. Grammer will explore how these skills develop over time, how they’re shaped by context and individual differences, and why they matter for learning, behavior, and well-being. Participants will leave with practical insights into how to support ...
UC|CSU Collaborative Summer 2025 Webinar Series
This summer speaker series highlights the power of developmentally appropriate practices in fostering self-regulation—the foundation of students’ learning, relationships, and well-being. Self-regulation skills, including managing attention, emotions, and behavior, develop over time and require intentional support through environments that are responsive to students. Across three sessions, we’ll explore the science of self-regulation, and how educators can create classroom and school conditions that align with how children grow, learn, and thrive. Topics will include the developmental roots of self-regulation, the role of adult language and co-regulation, ...
UC|CSU Collaborative Spring 2025 Webinar Series
The UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning presents our Spring 2025 Webinar Series—a three-part learning opportunity—focusing on bridging policy, research, and practice. This series focuses on three California policies in various levels of implementation: California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System Early Literacy Screening in California Recess for All Students The Spring 2025 Webinar Series will highlight key implementation strategies and opportunities on the education horizon and promote strong collaboration across systems to support the diverse learning needs of students across California. This series is designed for those committed to shaping ...
Cradle-to-Career Data System
The UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning is excited to announce our Spring 2025 Webinar Series, kicking off with a webinar on the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2C) to share with our research and policy community! The C2C data system connects individuals and organizations with trusted information and resources, providing insights into critical milestones in the pipeline from early care to K–12 to higher education, skills training, and employment. C2C empowers individuals to reach their full potential and fosters evidence-based decision-making to help California ...
Recess for All: Promoting Social and Emotional Growth Through Evidence-Based Interventions
California’s recent legislation protecting recess for all children marks a crucial step in promoting children’s health and well-being. Recess is more than just a break from academics—it is a vital opportunity for social and emotional development, self-regulation, and peer relations. For children with disabilities, recess is as important as classroom learning, providing a natural setting where targeted interventions can support social, emotional, and behavioral growth. This talk will explore Remaking Recess and other evidence-based social skills interventions that have been successfully implemented in public schools. ...
Early Literacy Screening in California
California’s early literacy screening requirement (CA Ed Code 53008) takes effect in the 2025-2026 school year for all California public school students in grades K-2. For students who are “at risk” for reading difficulties, it’s imperative that they have an educational experience that accelerates their learning, which can include more intensity, frequency, and duration of instruction, all while attending to students’ language, social emotional, and behavioral needs. This talk features Honorable Senator Anthony Portantino (ret.) and distinguished panelists who provide key insights into what the ...
Your Playbook on How to Support Children, Youth, & Families During & After a Wildfire
Wildfire season is a common and worrisome time each year for many within the United States and around the world. The goal of this playbook is to provide guidance to those who work with children, youth, and families in the event of a fire or the threat of a fire in or near their community. References This playbook was created through a collaborative effort among many individuals and community groups. Thank you to everyone who made this project possible. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the North ...
High School Student Mental Health Activity Guide
For high school students - Teacher and student slides with multiple activities and exercises to help students learn about coping skills and other tools that help them build resiliency. Instructions and suggested script for teachers are included in the document. Further instructions (and handouts for other school ages) can be found in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." The Worksheet and Student Slides are linked below in "Related Items."
Elementary School Student Mental Health Activity Worksheet
For elementary school students - Printable tool corresponding with the activities/exercises included in the article "Mental Health Activity Guide for Teachers to Use in Classrooms." Related handouts are linked below in "Related Items."
