Resources to Plan for Continuous Improvement of SEL

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Social Emotional Learning: Goal-Setting and Relationships are Part of District’s Academic Core (video) Washoe County School District is featured in this video from Edweek, describing the district's process for developing SEL metrics for instructional purposes and growth. SOURCE: Washoe County School District TAGS student assessment videos assessment continuous improvement
On the Road to Collecting SEL Data This presentation from Keeneyville School District describes their timeline of districtwide SEL implementation, the development of their walk-through protocol, and the way observaton data has been shared and used to drive improvement. SOURCE: Keeneyville School District 20 TAGS define SEL metrics assessment school visit/observation tool conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation
SEL-Related Metrics Nashville's combination of student surveys (Tripod and Safe & Supportive Schools), other data collected by schools and the district, and observable measures of SEL and climate. SOURCE: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools TAGS student assessment define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research implementation evaluation
Washoe County’s 17 Item Student Social and Emotional Competency Self Report Summary of the process of developing a 17 item student self-assessment of SEL used in Washoe, including the use of student focus groups, with results and connection to achievement and behavior outcomes. Item text is included. SOURCE: Washoe County School District TAGS data dashboard student assessment define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation youth voice

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The CASEL Assessment Guide The Assessment Guide provides several resources for practitioners to select and use measures of student SEL, including guidance on how to select an assessment and use student SEL data, a catalog of SEL assessments equipped with filters and bookmarking, and real-world accounts of how practitioners are using SEL assessments. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS student assessment toolkit define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation
MeasuringSEL – Implement Assessment From CASEL's Measuring SEL practitioner resources, this page provides recommendations for implementing any chosen SEL assessment, including important decisions to make and strategies for communicating about the assessment with stakeholders. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS student assessment anti-bias toolkit define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement planning
Goal and Metric Tracking Template A template for tracking progress toward a district priority, with example goals from Chicago and Washoe County. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS assessment data dashboards implementation evaluation planning
Data Sources to Analyze SEL Implementation and Outcomes A breakdown of how to gather data and use to measure implementation quality, program quality, academic, attendance & behavior outcomes, and student SEL skill growth, with useful links to additional resources. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS student assessment toolkit define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation
Tool for Selecting Measure(s) of School Climate Guidance and useful links for selecting a tool to measure school climate, or for evaluating a tool the district is already using. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS toolkit define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation culture and climate family and community engagement youth voice
Student Survey This tool from the CASEL's Guide to Schoolwide SEL has students rate their perception of school climate, adult support, and sense of belonging on a 5 point scale. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS toolkit SEL competence assessment continuous improvement culture and climate youth voice
U.S. DOE School Climate Surveys and web-based platform This adaptable survey and web-based platforms allows states and districts to collect and act on validated school climate data in real time, and can be downloaded and administered at no cost. SOURCE: United States DOE TAGS toolkit define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation culture and climate
Encouraging Social and Emotional Learning in the Context of New Accountability A paper from the Learning Policy Institute on how SEL and school climate indicators can be included in accountability and improvement systems under ESSA. Appendix includes survey tools from districts and states. SOURCE: Learning Policy Institute TAGS toolkit define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation culture and climate
School Climate Survey Compendia The National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments maintains this list of valid and reliable surveys, assessments, and scales of school climate. SOURCE: National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments TAGS define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement PK-12 implementation evaluation
MeasuringSEL: Review the Assessment Options From CASEL's Measuring SEL practitioner resources, this page describes the advantages and limitations of self reports, interviews, observations, and performance-based assessments. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS student assessment budgeting toolkit define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation
Definitions of Important Measurement Concepts Everything you need to know about validity, reliability, and bias when selecting a measurement tool. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS student assessment anti-bias define SEL metrics culturally responsive assessment
RAND Education Assessment Finder: Measuring social, emotional, and academic competencies A web-based tool that practitioners, researchers, and policymakers can use to explore what assessments are available, what they measure, how they are administered, and how to use results. SOURCE: RAND TAGS student assessment toolkit define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation
CORE Districts Tool: Social-Emotional Competencies Selection Process A 6 step prioritization exercise used by CORE districts to vote on competencies to include and exclude in their assessment. SOURCE: California CORE Districts TAGS student assessment SEL competence define SEL metrics assessment family and community engagement youth voice
MeasuringSEL: Plan the Role of Assessment From CASEL's Measuring SEL practitioner resources, this page differentiates between formative and summative purposes of SEL competency assessment, prompting thinking about intended use of assessment in order to select appropriate measures. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS student assessment toolkit define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation
MeasuringSEL: Considerations for SEL Competency Assessment From CASEL's Measuring SEL practitioner resources, this page describes important factors any district should consider when choosing to measure students' SEL competencies or analyze results. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS student assessment toolkit SEL competence define SEL metrics equity culturally responsive assessment PK-12
Measuring MESH TransformEd's measures of mindsets, essential skills, and habits that are correlated with GPA, test scores, attendance, and suspension. Survey items and administration protocols are included within the paper. SOURCE: Transforming Education TAGS student assessment toolkit define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation
California School Climate, Health, and Learning Surveys Customizable validated surveys for students grades 5 and up, families, and staff focusing on connectedness, climate, safety, well-being, and support. Cost of surveys and reports are subsidized in California. SOURCE: California DOE TAGS student assessment SEL competence define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation culture and climate
Making Use of Existing Outcome Data Suggested sources for using data your district already collects to monitor progress and outcomes of SEL, with reflection questions. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation SEL leadership
American Institutes for Research Conditions for Learning Survey Contact information to use this no-cost survey, appropriate for grades 2-12. It gathers students' views on climate, support, challenge and expectations, and social and emotional skills. SOURCE: AIR TAGS student assessment SEL competence define SEL metrics assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation culture and climate
CORE Case Study Tools A set of 11 tools to support districts into deciding whether to assess, what skills to focus on, selecting valid measures, and interpreting and acting on data. SOURCE: Transforming Education TAGS student assessment PLC toolkit define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation
Are You Ready to Assess Social and Emotional Development? Toolkit from AIR providing key background information about SEL assessment to weigh risks and benefits, a decision tree, and a comprehensive index of validated tools for measuring SEL outcomes. SOURCE: AIR TAGS student assessment toolkit define SEL metrics assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation

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Minnesota DOE SEL Assessment Guidance An example of state guidance for districts on the purpose, methods, considerations, reporting, and using the results of SEL assessments for continuous improvement. SOURCE: Minnesota DOE TAGS student assessment board policies SEL competence define SEL metrics SEL overview assessment integrate with district priorities
SEL Department and Specialist Logic Model to Improve District SEL Implementation Describes the purpose, goals, and activities of Austin's SEL Specialists -- good tool for a district team that is lobbying for the creation of new SEL-focused positions. SOURCE: Austin Independent School District

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Minnesota DOE SEL Assessment Guidance

An example of state guidance for districts on the purpose, methods, considerations, reporting, and using the results of SEL assessments for continuous improvement.

SOURCE: Minnesota DOE

TAGS student assessment board policies SEL competence define SEL metrics SEL overview assessment integrate with district priorities

SEL Department and Specialist Logic Model to Improve District SEL Implementation

Describes the purpose, goals, and activities of Austin's SEL Specialists -- good tool for a district team that is lobbying for the creation of new SEL-focused positions.

SOURCE: Austin Independent School District

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A Primer for Continuous Improvement in Schools and Districts This white paper lays out a model and principles for improvement, describes the Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle, and includes examples for using a Fishbone Diagram and a Driver Diagram to define a problem and establish an aim. SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution TAGS assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation planning
Youth Participatory Evaluation Youth Participatory Evaluation is an approach that engages young people in evaluating the programs and systems designed to serve them. This page provides resources and principles that can support districts in working with students in the cycle of continuous improvement. SOURCE: External website TAGS toolkit student leadership assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement youth voice

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A Primer for Continuous Improvement in Schools and Districts

This white paper lays out a model and principles for improvement, describes the Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle, and includes examples for using a Fishbone Diagram and a Driver Diagram to define a problem and establish an aim.

SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution

TAGS assessment continuous improvement implementation evaluation planning

Youth Participatory Evaluation

Youth Participatory Evaluation is an approach that engages young people in evaluating the programs and systems designed to serve them. This page provides resources and principles that can support districts in working with students in the cycle of continuous improvement.

SOURCE: External website

TAGS toolkit student leadership assessment conducting local SEL research continuous improvement youth voice

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