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Walla Walla Public Schools will close district offices and all schools on August 13, 2026“On Thursday, August 13, the Walla Walla Public Schools district office and all schools will be closed as employees participate in a full-day professional learning conference designed to strengthen support for students and fulfill Washington state's required Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training.”
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Walla Walla Public Schools will close district offices and all schools for a full-day professional learning conference“On Thursday, August 13, the Walla Walla Public Schools district office and all schools will be closed as employees participate in a full-day professional learning conference designed to strengthen support for students and fulfill Washington state's required Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training.”
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The professional learning conference is on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training“State law requires school districts to provide SEL training every other year, and this year's districtwide event offers an engaging, immersive approach to meeting that requirement.”
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The event is called the SEL Summit“The conference theme for the SEL Summit, "Walk in Their Shoes," places a strong emphasis on understanding the student experience.”
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The SEL Summit will feature staff members mirroring student schedules“Throughout the day, staff members will participate in a schedule that mirrors a student's school day, attending 54-minute learning sessions separated by six-minute passing periods, complete with school bells.”
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The SEL Summit will have 54-minute sessions“Throughout the day, staff members will participate in a schedule that mirrors a student's school day, attending 54-minute learning sessions separated by six-minute passing periods, complete with school bells.”
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The SEL Summit will have six-minute passing periods“Throughout the day, staff members will participate in a schedule that mirrors a student's school day, attending 54-minute learning sessions separated by six-minute passing periods, complete with school bells.”
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Staff members will ride school buses to understand student routines“The day will also include staff riding the same bus routes as students, providing firsthand insight into the routines, challenges, and experiences many children encounter before they even arrive at school.”
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State law requires SEL training every other year“State law requires school districts to provide SEL training every other year, and this year's districtwide event offers an engaging, immersive approach to meeting that requirement.”
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The district says this year's event fulfills that requirement“State law requires school districts to provide SEL training every other year, and this year's districtwide event offers an engaging, immersive approach to meeting that requirement.”
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The district says this year's event fulfills the requirement through an immersive approach“State law requires school districts to provide SEL training every other year, and this year's districtwide event offers an engaging, immersive approach to meeting that requirement.”
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More than 40 breakout sessions will cover strategies for student success“More than 40 breakout sessions will be available, featuring district colleagues, community partners, and subject matter experts sharing practical strategies, resources, and best practices that support student success and well-being.”
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Two student panel discussions will feature students sharing their school experiences“Among the most meaningful experiences of the day will be two student panel discussions. Students have volunteered a day of their summer break to share their perspectives, hopes, concerns, and personal experiences in school.”
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Technology Integration Specialist Carrie LaRoy is the event lead“Technology Integration Specialist Carrie LaRoy, who is the lead coordinator of the event.”
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The summit aims to build empathy“"Walk in Their Shoes is designed to set a positive and purposeful tone for the upcoming school year by reminding every employee that understanding the student experience is at the heart of creating welcoming schools where all learners can thrive."”
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The summit aims to ensure students feel supported“"Walk in Their Shoes is designed to set a positive and purposeful tone for the upcoming school year by reminding every employee that understanding the student experience is at the heart of creating welcoming schools where all learners can thrive."”
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The district says this training sets a positive tone for the upcoming school year“"Walk in Their Shoes is designed to set a positive and purposeful tone for the upcoming school year by reminding every employee that understanding the student experience is at the heart of creating welcoming schools where all learners can thrive."”