In this course, educators will learn about the five essential components of SEL: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, social awareness, and relationship skills. Course participants will explore each of these components and learn how SEL and academics go hand-in-hand. The participants will learn through in-person lectures; there will be group activities designed to support the social and emotional learning needs of students. Taking this course will improve the educators’ understanding of SEL and provide them with the knowledge so they can integrate SEL into the curriculum. The ideal audience for this course are teachers, aides, department heads, school administrators, and interested professionals.