Walla Walla Schools Host SEL Summit

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  Walla Walla Public Schools staff attended a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Summit on August 13, 2026“Today, Walla Walla Public Schools staff came together at Walla Walla High School for the SEL Summit – Walk in Their Shoes, a full-day professional learning experience designed to strengthen support for students while fulfilling Washington state’s required Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training.”
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  The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Summit was attended to better understand student experiences“The summit gave staff an opportunity to experience a school day from a student’s perspective.”
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  The event included following student schedules“Participants followed a schedule featuring 54-minute learning sessions separated by six-minute passing periods, offering firsthand insight into the pace, transitions and demands students navigate throughout the day.”
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  The event included riding bus routes“Staff also had the opportunity to ride the same bus routes as students, gaining a better understanding of the routines and experiences many students encounter before they even arrive at school.”
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  The event included hearing from a student panel“One of the day’s most meaningful experiences was a student panel, where students shared their perspectives and personal experiences navigating high school.”
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  The summit aimed to fulfill Washington state’s SEL training requirements“a full-day professional learning experience designed to strengthen support for students while fulfilling Washington state’s required Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training.”
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  The summit provided over 40 breakout sessions“More than 40 breakout sessions were offered throughout the day, featuring district colleagues, community partners and subject matter experts.”
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  The summit provided strategies for student well-being“Sessions provided practical strategies, resources and best practices focused on supporting student success, connection and well-being.”
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  Carrie LaRoy was an organizer of the summit“A special thank-you goes to event coordinators Carrie LaRoy, Michelle Paine, Marlen Perez and Casey Monahan for their leadership in organizing this impactful professional learning experience.”
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  Michelle Paine was an organizer of the summit“A special thank-you goes to event coordinators Carrie LaRoy, Michelle Paine, Marlen Perez and Casey Monahan for their leadership in organizing this impactful professional learning experience.”
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  Marlen Perez was an organizer of the summit“A special thank-you goes to event coordinators Carrie LaRoy, Michelle Paine, Marlen Perez and Casey Monahan for their leadership in organizing this impactful professional learning experience.”
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  Casey Monahan was an organizer of the summit“A special thank-you goes to event coordinators Carrie LaRoy, Michelle Paine, Marlen Perez and Casey Monahan for their leadership in organizing this impactful professional learning experience.”