Listening to Learn: Using I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) Dialoguing to Support Child Voice at Home and School
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn a simple, yet powerful communication strategy rooted in the I Can Problem Solve approach, a proven method for building children’s problem-solving skills and social-emotional awareness. Rather than offering solutions for children, ICPS dialoguing invites adults to guide children in thinking through problems independently. This child-centered technique has been shown to strengthen relationships, reduce behavior conflicts, and promote critical thinking. This session is designed for educators, family engagement specialists, and leaders working with children aged 3–8, although the core strategy applies across all developmental levels.
Presenter: Stephanie Colvin-Roy
Stephanie Colvin-Roy brings more than 20 years of experience helping educators and youth-serving professionals strengthen prevention and social-emotional learning efforts. She is the Training and Organizational Development Associate at the Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning at the Center for Schools and Communities, and the Lead International Trainer for I Can Problem Solve and Raising a Thinking Child.
A former adjunct professor and longtime leader in Pennsylvania’s Student Assistance Program community, Stephanie is certified in Lifelines Suicide Prevention, ICPS (a CASEL SELect program), and LIONs Quest, and has extensive training in Courageous Conversations—Beyond Diversity, character education, and trauma-informed practice.
Social and Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners
Friday, April 24, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In this interactive webinar, Mindi Teich will share an SEL for multilingual learners (MLs) framework, which provides ML-specific SEL considerations and educator actions, from the book she co-authored with Diane Staehr Fenner, “Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners: Essential Actions for Success.” Through real-world easy-to-implement examples of practical tools and strategies, Teich will demonstrate how you can embed SEL instruction seamlessly into your teaching to foster your MLs’ language development, well-being, and academic success.
Presenter: Mindi Teich
Mindi Teich has advocated for multilingual learner (ML) students and their teachers for over 25 years, beginning her career as an ESL teacher in DC Public Schools. During that time, she taught in diverse instructional settings and developed collaborative training for ESL and classroom teachers. She later spent a decade with the DCPS Language Acquisition Division providing professional development and on-site coaching. Mindi joined SupportEd in 2020 as a Multilingual Learner Coach. In this role, she provides professional learning, coaching, and technical assistance to educators and districts across the U.S. She is the co-author of “Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners: Essential Actions for Success.”
Risk to Resilience: Exploring Protective Factors Through Personal Reflection and Creative Expression
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In this interactive and reflective session, participants will explore the definitions and dynamics of risk and protective factors in theory and in the context of their own work with children and youth. Small-group discussions will help participants identify the most common risk and protective factors among the youth they serve. Participants will identify their own personal risk and protective factors through a guided, strengths-based art activity, “The Resilience Tree,” and reflect on how these have influenced their growth, resilience, and connection to their work. This creative process will deepen their empathy, promote self-awareness, and reinforce the power of relational support. This session is designed for educators, family engagement specialists, and leaders working with children and youth, PreK-12, although the core strategy applies across all developmental levels.
Presenter: Stephanie Colvin-Roy
Stephanie Colvin-Roy brings more than 20 years of experience helping educators and youth-serving professionals strengthen prevention and social-emotional learning efforts. She is the Training and Organizational Development Associate at the Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning at the Center for Schools and Communities, and the Lead International Trainer for I Can Problem Solve and Raising a Thinking Child.
A former adjunct professor and longtime leader in Pennsylvania’s Student Assistance Program community, Stephanie is certified in Lifelines Suicide Prevention, ICPS (a CASEL SELect program), and LIONs Quest, and has extensive training in Courageous Conversations—Beyond Diversity, character education, and trauma-informed practice.