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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.
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.
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.
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Summit.
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