Joan Loughran

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  • September 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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After watching the video - I learned several things.  

- I first learned what CASEL stands for - Collaboration for Acadmic Social Emotional Learning and that it is not a curriculum in and of itself but rather a collaboration.
- I was encouraged when the video shared the benefits of CASEL
      * Improved ACademic Performance
      * It has long term benefits - not just short term
      * It is a wise financial investment
      * SEL helps lifetime outcomes
- It was interesting - when asked the question about our vision and which areas do we see need to be worked on the most - my answers were right along with the polls.  Mental Health followed by academics clearly need to be addressed and can be supported through this.  
- The CASEL 5 wheel was a great visual - with the parts being self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and in turn making responsible decisions - and promoting these skills inside and outside of the classroom.  
***I would use resources from - the district resource center because pf the lesson plans, and possibly the guide to school SEL.