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Culture and Climate:

School climate is the “quality and character of school life” based on how members of the school community experience school and the school’s “norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning and leadership practices, and organizational structures” (Reference: National School Climate Council).

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DRC Resources
Advancing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a Lever for Equity and Excellence This report summarizes five emerging insights based on the efforts of school districts in CASEL’s Equity Work Group (EWG). SOURCE: CASEL TAGS equity implementation plan planning
Integrating Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD): An Action Guide for School Leadership Teams The guide provides practical advice, curated resources, and action steps for school leaders to improve the student experience, calling out specific equity implications in every section to give these issues priority in planning. SOURCE: The Aspen Institute TAGS Adult SEL equity culturally responsive culture and climate
School Climate Improvement: What do Teachers Believe, Need and Want? A research report from the National School Climate Center shows 90% of educators believe that a positive school climate is very important, and educators wanted tools and "roadmaps" for improving school climate. SOURCE: National School Climate Center TAGS journal article SEL coaching for staff culture and climate building buy-in for SEL
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain discussion guide This discussion facilitator's guide, ideal for use with a small book study group, provides opening activities, discussion questions, and bridge activities for each chapter of Zaretta Hammond's book Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. Through reflection, collaboration, and continuous improvement strategies, this guide provides an opportunity for staff to interrogate their own instructional practice to find ways to be responsive to students' culture and identities. TAGS cultural competence reading lists - staff equity culturally responsive professional learning
School Climate Survey for Families Sacramento City Unified School District used this 2 page survey to gather family members' perspectives about school culture, equity, and the quality of interactions with school staff. It has been translated into 5 other languages at www.scusd.edu/post/2019-school-climate-survey-families. SOURCE: Sacramento City Unified School District TAGS family partnerships community relations culture and climate family and community engagement

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DRC Guidance Pages
Shared Vision and Plan Process
What is SEL
Strengthen Adult SEL & Cultural Competence Process
Strengthen Adult Social, Emotional and Cultural Competence
Equity Connections to SEL Competencies

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Districtwide SEL Essentials for Superintendents
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For superintendents, this resource book was produced in collaboration with AASA, the School Superintendents Association. It offers content curated from the CASEL District Resource Center and features ten high-leverage superintendent actions to promote systemic SEL.

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Districtwide SEL Essentials for Superintendents is now available in print.

Districtwide SEL Essentials for Superintendents
is now available in print.