Search

Instructional Practices:

Resources to support teachers and other staff to use instructional strategies that strengthen social and emotional development.

Title	Document Type
DRC Resources
Developing Awareness of Instructional Practices that Promote SEL – School and District Leader Version 3 part tool to guide a school staff or district team to identify current instructional practices that support social and emotional development, and then learn about, prioritize, and plan to incorporate additional strategies. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS SEL and Academic Integration english/language arts math social studies lesson planning teacher tool SEL competence teacher training instructional practices classroom level building buy-in for SEL
Teaching the Whole Child: Instructional Practices that Support Social-Emotional Learning in Three Teacher Evaluation Frameworks This research brief describes 10 teaching practices that promote SEL, and highlights how these practices are promoted in the CLASS, Danielson, and Marzano teaching frameworks. SOURCE: AIR TAGS SEL and Academic Integration classroom management english/language arts math social studies teacher evaluation lesson planning teacher tool relationship skills reading lists - staff SEL coaching for staff instructional practices classroom level culture and climate building community student discipline
CASEL’s Self-Reflection Tool for Instructional Practices that Promote SEL A self-reflection tool for teachers to consider ways in which they are already using practices that develop social and emotional skills in their classroom, and to expand their use of SEL integration strategies. SOURCE: CASEL TAGS SEL and Academic Integration teacher tool social awareness self awareness self management relationship skills responsible decision making teacher training implementation monitoring instructional practices classroom level
Oakland’s Teacher Self-Reflection: Instructional Practices that Promote SEL Adapted from CASEL's SEL integration self assessment tool, Oakland's more detailed reflection is organized around areas of SEL competency and has teachers identify their level of practice on a continuum. SOURCE: Oakland Unified School District TAGS SEL and Academic Integration Science english/language arts math social studies arts lesson planning teacher tool culturally responsive teacher training instructional practices
Teaching Restorative Practices with Classroom Circles San Francisco's guide focused on the use of Circles as a proactive measure to build trust and community in a classroom. Includes sample activities and lesson plans for introducing students to restorative practices. SOURCE: San Francisco Unified School District TAGS teacher tool toolkit reading lists - staff culturally responsive teacher training restorative practices advisory/homeroom instructional practices classroom level culture and climate building community professional learning youth voice

See All DRC Resource Results

Title	Document Type
DRC Guidance Pages
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.
Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Adopting an evidence-based program is one of the key strategies for providing consistent social and emotional learning (SEL) opportunities for all students.
Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Process Adopting an evidence-based program is one of the key strategies for providing consistent social and emotional learning (SEL) opportunities for all students. View process information here.
Strengthen Adult SEL & Cultural Competence Process Successful districtwide social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation is more effective when districts also cultivate adults’ SEL and cultural competencies. View process information here.
Communication Clear, ongoing communication helps build awareness, promotes social and emotional learning (SEL) in classrooms and schools, and makes the case for investing in SEL.

See All DRC Guidance Page Results