5 Key Thoughts
One resource that I will look into is the Guide to Schoolwide SEL. I would like to check out ideas that I can incorporate into my classroom and that can become part of our regular school day. I cannot control what happens schoolwide, but I can make a difference in my classroom and maybe one day see a schoolwide/districtwide program.
- SEL or social emotional learning is the process where people acquire and apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to manage emotions, make responsible decisions, and create healthy identities.
- Research on SEL clearly indicates that it is beneficial and leads to improved academic performance, behavior, is a smart financial investment, and improves lifetime outcomes.
- The key priorities of SEL are academics, college/career readiness, equity, mental health, and civic learning.
- Social and emotional learning includes self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. This type of learning begins in the classroom and stretches through the school building, creating partnerships with families and caregivers and finally reaching communities.
- There are resources available for SEL through CASEL. These include district resources, schoolwide SEL, workshops, assessment guides, and information for students and families.
One resource that I will look into is the Guide to Schoolwide SEL. I would like to check out ideas that I can incorporate into my classroom and that can become part of our regular school day. I cannot control what happens schoolwide, but I can make a difference in my classroom and maybe one day see a schoolwide/districtwide program.