Integrate with District Priorities:
The process of aligning and embedding SEL within the district’s primary objectives and goals, e.g. components of the district’s strategic plan or school improvement initiatives.
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SEL-integrated Lesson Planning Checklist List of strategies to make any academic lesson plan integrate SEL themes and skill-building experiences. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Sample SEL Integrated Lesson Plans for each Grade Band Sample lesson plans from a variety of grade levels and subject areas that integrate SEL through instructional practices, discussion prompts, student reflection, and routines for interaction. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Chicago Public Schools Three-Year Vision Chicago's vision and plan integrates SEL throughout its priorities, highlighted best in the section on safe and supportive learning environments. SOURCE: Chicago Public Schools |
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3 Signature Practices in the Classroom One-pager handout summarizing the 3 Signature SEL Practices, examples of each, and alignment with SEL competencies and school priorities. SOURCE: CASEL |
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In this 2018 study, Miller, Wanless & Weissberg examined how professionals in the field of SEL translate between their professional knowledge and their personal parenting practices and priorities for their children's development. Responses are analyzed and compared to the CASEL 5 competency framework. SOURCE: Research Journal |
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Snapshot of SEL in Washoe County Washoe's 2 page snapshot flyer defines SEL, summarizes the impact SEL has had in Washoe schools, and describes key SEL implementation priorities. SOURCE: Washoe County School District |
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Sacramento City Districtwide SEL Program Inventory This is an example of a third-party report on SEL programs and practices throughout the district, shared by Sacramento City, including a site level inventory as well as findings and recommendations regarding implementation and monitoring. SOURCE: Sacramento City Unified School District |
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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. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Social and Emotional Learning Benefits All Students and Adults (Brochure) This 4 page booklet from Oakland describes the SEL vision and accomplishments in the district, and includes classroom discussion indicators for the 5 SEL competencies. SOURCE: Oakland Unified School District |
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Oakland SEL Journey Map (infographic) This infographic from Oakland presents the district's SEL starting point and vision for transformation. SOURCE: Oakland Unified School District |