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Needs and Resources Assessment:

Districts conduct a needs and resource assessment focused on social and emotional learning (SEL), leveraging a diverse set of stakeholders to reflect on SEL programs and practices already in place and what needs to be addressed, and to build on strengths when implementing SEL systemwide. The assessment documents all existing SEL programs and practices in order to integrate all components of effective SEL and facilitate systemic change.

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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
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 student assessment define SEL metrics assessment data dashboards conducting local SEL research continuous improvement implementation evaluation youth voice
Making SEL Assessment Work: Ten Practitioner Beliefs The National Practitioner Advisory Group, convened by CASEL and AIR as part of the work of the Assessment Work Group, share a statement of 10 beliefs about assessing SEL, actions to achieve each belief, and reflection questions for leadership teams. SOURCE: Assessment Work Group TAGS student assessment define SEL metrics assessment
Measuring SEC: How to select a tool for assessing student social and emotional competencies Use this tool to determine if a social and emotional competency assessment will meet your data needs (as opposed to a mental health screener), and prepare a list of questions to ask when choosing a high-quality assessment for your district. SOURCE: CASEL
Districtwide SEL Program and Initiative Inventory This tool is designed to help district social and emotional learning (SEL) teams learn about past and current SEL-related work being implemented across the district. In combination with the Districtwide SEL Implementation Rubric, this tool serves as a needs and resources assessment to bridge the gap between the district's shared vision and long-term SEL goals and an implementation plan. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS needs and resources assessment implementation plan continuous improvement planning

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Shared Vision and Plan Process A shared vision connects social and emotional learning (SEL) to a school district’s overall mission, serves as an inspirational call to action, and provides a foundation for planning and implementation. View process information here.
Planning for Improvement Process Planning for continuous improvement is the first phase in a PDSA cycle. This includes the work you’ve done in Key Activity 1 (Vision and Plan) to develop an action plan based on your current needs, resources, and level of implementation. View process information here.
SEL Standards Standards establish developmentally-appropriate and culturally-responsive benchmarks for social and emotional learning (SEL) and sends the message that SEL is a core part of students’ education.
FAQs Have a question about social and emotional learning (SEL) or the CASEL District Resource Center? Read our FAQ.
Integration Process The systemic integration of social and emotional learning (SEL) into district priorities ensures that it will become a vital component of what makes the district, schools, and students successful. View process information here.

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