A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus

Experts at the National Child Traumatic Stress Network respond to questions about trauma-informed practices to support students during school closure and distance learning.

TAGS COVID-19 distance learning coronavirus

SEL for Educators Toolkit

A series of video modules for use in PLCs, staff meetings, professional learning, or individual reflection. Contains suggested activities and practices to support educators in their well-being, emotional state, and stress while supporting students.

TAGS Adult SEL toolkit professional learning

Guiding Questions for Educators: Promoting Equity Using SEL in your School

When social and emotional learning (SEL) is implemented with a culturally responsive lens, educators can use SEL to cultivate equitable learning opportunities, responsive relationships, and inclusive practices. This resources features reflection questions for school-level educators to explore the CASEL core competencies through an equity lens.

See also: Guiding Questions for Educators: Promote Equity Using SEL in your District

TAGS cultural competence Adult SEL equity culturally responsive

Rapid Learning Cycles for Continuous Improvement

This tool helps a team learn about the effectiveness of their SEL strategies and decide whether they should adjust implementation practices to move closer to their SEL goals.

TAGS continuous improvement implementation monitoring implementation evaluation

Nashville’s Strategic Plan for High Schools

Nashville's 3 year plan for high schools includes strategies, action steps, and yearly goals for leadership, teaching, and curriculum with highlighted connections to social and emotional learning throughout.

TAGS student leadership implementation plan restorative practices high school grades college and career readiness planning integrate with district priorities

Sample Schoolwide SEL 101 Presentation

This presentation can be adapted and used to introduce SEL to staff, families, and community partners. It gives an overview of what is SEL, why it’s important, and the process for schoolwide SEL. Talking points and activity instructions are provided in the notes section. Also available in Spanish.

TAGS three signature practices staff onboarding SEL overview classroom level culture and climate professional learning district SEL expertise building buy-in for SEL SEL leadership

Job Interview Questions for Teachers and Other Staff

Interview questions for school staff that probe for SEL knowledge and mindset, relationship-building strategies, and the candidate's approach to equity. Includes "listen for" details.

TAGS hiring practices staff onboarding human and financial resource alignment classroom level

Coordinator SEL Parent Outreach Job Description

El Paso's job posting for a coordinator for SEL-focused family outreach, including key knowledge, skills, and responsibilities.

TAGS job descriptions hiring practices implementation support human and financial resource alignment SEL leadership

Executive Director Job Description

Baltimore's job posting for an Executive Director for their Whole Child Services and Support department, including a job summary, essential functions, and qualifications.

TAGS job descriptions hiring practices implementation support human and financial resource alignment SEL leadership

Assistant Superintendent of SEL Job Description

Job description for Assistant Superintendent of SEL and Wellness, which also oversees a range of student support services including health and counseling.

TAGS job descriptions hiring practices implementation support human and financial resource alignment SEL leadership