Emotional Regulation: Implementation Strategies for School Systems

Dr. Marc Brackett, Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence has published a new book Dealing with Feeling: A Conversation about the Power of Emotional Regulation where he explores how one skill separates those who thrive—in school, work, relationships, and everyday life—from those who struggle or burn out: emotion regulation.

As educators, how do we support not only our students as they develop this important skill but also the adults in our school systems? Are there school-wide and system-wide implementation strategies that can positively impact our learners?

Join panelists Marc Brackett (Founding Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence; New Haven, CT, USA), Dolores Esposito (Leadership Consultant, NYC Council of Supervisors and Administrators (CSA); New York City, NY, USA) and our facilitator Dominic Regester (Director, Center for Education Transformation, Salzburg Global; Salzburg, Austria) for this compelling discussion. Registrants are welcome to engage with these leaders through the chat.

1.  What is emotional regulation? Why do some children and adults struggle to develop emotional regulation? Why have we heard more about emotional dysregulation over the past decade?
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2.  What are the key changes required in classrooms to help children and youth develop emotional regulation? How can we support teachers? 

3.  What does system-wide implementation of a focus on emotional regulation look like? Have you seen some promising practices? Is there evidence of positive outcomes for students?

4.  What advice do you have for teachers, principals and senior education leaders who are grappling with how to serve and support children and adults as they develop emotional regulation?