SEL exercise

Area 2 Social-Emotional Learning Hub

Supporting educator wellness and strengthening student well-being

Wellness exercise

The Area 2 Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Hub is a regional collaboration of seven different ROEs in Northern Illinois and is based out of the ROE4 office. The Hub’s mission is to help schools across our region to implement strategic, sustainable, and equitable social-emotional learning that support both staff and student wellness.

The Hub offers SEL-specific professional development, training, and support to schools across all seven regions it encompasses. Some of what the Hub offers includes:

  • Needs assessments & data-informed planning

  • Collaborative planning

  • Customized SEL professional development

  • One-on-one and team-based coaching

Our Impact


In alignment with ISBE’s SEL and Resilience Education to Advance Community Healing (REACH)/Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI) initiatives, the SEL Hub focuses on:

  • Promoting adult SEL and educator wellness

  • Improving student outcomes through SEL integration

  • Ensuring data-driven, equitable, and sustainable SEL implementation

  • Providing ongoing coaching and support tailored to local needs

professional learning opportunities


Each year, the Area 2 SEL Hub delivers high-quality professional learning events, facilitated by expert trainers and tailored to the evolving needs of schools.

Czizek, Autumn

Autumn Czizek

Area 2 SEL Director
aczizek@roe4.org
(815) 636-3060

Schweitzer, Christine

Christine Schweitzer

Area 2 SEL Specialist
cschweitzer@roe4.org
(815) 636-3060