2008 Preteen Summit
How Schools and Communities Can Support Preteen Emotional Health
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
The 2008 Preteen Summit on Dec. 10 was well-received by the more than 300 parents and providers who attended.
- Download a pdf of all the speakers' presentations
- Now Available! Download Summit podcasts from iTunes
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Highlights of the day included a discussion with former Surgeon General David Satcher, MD, PhD, about key aspects of a preteen's emotional health, followed by a conversation between Dr. Satcher and a panel of preteens from Burnett Academy, a public school in San Jose. Also, Stanford School of Education lecturer Denise Pope, PhD, illustrated the demands placed on a preteen during a typical school day, and outlined some ways that parents and providers can try to reduce that stress. |
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Later, Roger Weissberg, PhD, from the University of Illinois at Chicago and Joseph Durlak, PhD, from Loyola University Chicago presented the findings from a new study on effective practices to promote social, emotional and academic success of children in elementary and middle school. A panel of representatives from local nonprofit organizations then joined Professors Durlak and Weissberg to share examples of successful social and emotional learning programs.
- Hear Dr. Durlak and Dr. Weissberg's presentation, and their discussion with a panel of experts (download mp3 file)
- Read the study.
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Summit.
