Student Assessment:
Student SEL competency assessment can help schools and and districts to continuously improve SEL instruction and implementation, evaluate the effectiveness of SEL programming and approaches, and support equitable outcomes. Student SEL competency assessment can take the form of self-report survey questionnaires and rating scales, interview protocols, observation protocols and rating scales, or performance-based assessments.
See also: assessment, define SEL metrics
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Student-Led Conferencing Faculty Handbook (Nashville) Nashville's handbook for student-led conferences describes in detail the role of students, teachers, families, and the school in making the conferences successful, student-centered, and useful. SOURCE: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools |
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Student Achievement Support Plan Example template for a student/family/school agreement, for use during student-led conferences. Addresses support needed for growth in academics, perseverance, ownership, and critical thinking. SOURCE: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools |
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Chicago Public Schools Student Code of Conduct Chicago's Student Code of Conduct was revised to place a greater emphasis on restorative practices, reduce the length of suspensions, eliminate suspension as an option for low-level behaviors and PreK-2nd grade students, and adjust terms to reduce racial bias and subjectivity. SOURCE: Chicago Public Schools |
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Chicago Public Schools Student Code of Conduct Revisions, 2014 Presentation for the Chicago BOE summarizing the context, stakeholder engagement, and professional development plan surrounding the changes to the Student Code of Conduct. SOURCE: Chicago Public Schools |
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Addendum to the Student Code of Conduct: Guidelines for Effective Discipline Chicago's resource to support schools in implementing the Student Code of Conduct, complete with flow charts, scenarios, and recommended interventions founded on SEL and restorative approaches. SOURCE: Chicago Public Schools |
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The Academic Impact of Responsiveness to Student Voice A study of Chicago Public Schools found that academic performance is related to schools' responsiveness to student concerns. This research brief shares how outcomes were measured and why these may be connected. SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution |
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Student SEL Data Reflection Protocol Student perspective is essential for understanding district data and making equitable, inclusive, and culturally responsive decisions. This tool presents a student-led, structured process for students to reflect on school and district data in partnership with adults, to observe trends and discuss ideas for improvement of SEL implementation. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Teacher Self-Assessment: SEL in the Classroom Tool to reflect and set goals for bringing SEL into classroom practices and interactions. Focuses on the areas of explicit SEL instruction, SEL integration with academic instruction, and supportive classroom climate. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Standards and Assessment Working Group Exit Ticket Sample questions about ways schools are measuring SEL progress and areas of priority. Could be used as an exit ticket or anticipation guide for a larger event. SOURCE: Sacramento City Unified School District |
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This simple survey has students rate their perception of school climate, adult support, and sense of belonging. It is intended as an informal measure for individual classroom teachers to invite feedback from students and reflect on areas for growth, and has not been validated as a formal evaluation tool. SOURCE: CASEL |
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