District SEL Expertise:
Professional learning resources, templates, and models for district leaders.
Also, see the resources section for Strengthen Central Office Expertise.
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Team Retreats: Centering SEL as You Plan, Facilitate, and Debrief Use this tool as you plan a half-day to multi-day retreat for your team, to integrate SEL into the way you design the agenda, share opportunities for leadership among team members, facilitate activities, and set up discussions for the team to make meaning of what they have learned and accomplished. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Austin Superintendent discusses achievement gaps, social-emotional learning This short article shows how Austin's Superintendent focused on SEL in his State of the District address. SOURCE: Austin Independent School District |
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Supporting Implementation of Evidence-Based Programs in El Paso and Oakland In this webinar you will hear from El Paso Independent School District and Oakland Unified School District on their process to support meaningful implementation of SEL programs in their communities. Hear about their lessons learned, what worked well, and the strategies they employed to improve the adult and student experiences of programs. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Funding Case Study: Chicago Public Schools CASEL's case study of Chicago describes funding sources for their SEL work, budget strategies that other districts can apply, and tables and graphs of SEL expenditures. SOURCE: Chicago Public Schools |
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This tool from CASEL's Guide to Schoolwide SEL outlines a 6 step process for a school or district team to develop shared agreements about how they will work together to achieve a shared vision and nurture adult SEL. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Social and Emotional Learning in the Daily Life of Classrooms Facilitator guide and materials for a 6 hour session aimed at state and district leaders, outlining ways to integrate an SEL emphasis into policy and planning, draw connections between SEL and instructional priorities, and support school leaders to guide teachers to reflect on their own teaching practices and SEL competencies. SOURCE: AIR |
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Presentation to the Austin ISD Board CASEL and district SEL leaders co-led this three hour experiential session with the Board to strengthen and formalize support for SEL. Facilitator notes include a link to presentation slides. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Newsletter Archive: October 2020 Registered users of the District Resource Center and the Guide to Schoolwide SEL receive quarterly newsletters from CASEL with featured tools and learning opportunities. This issue focuses on sustaining SEL efforts throughout the school year. |
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SEL Mindfulness Coach Job Description Job description for Austin's mindfulness coach SOURCE: Austin Independent School District |
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SEL Learning Walk Observation Tool – Anchorage Anchorage's handout for observers to take notes after visiting a classroom during a Learning Walk. SOURCE: Anchorage Public Schools |
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