When school and district leaders align their efforts around social and emotional learning (SEL), academics, and equity they support a greater impact in advancing life opportunities and outcomes for all students.
Learning from data and using this information to improve practice is a central purpose of continuous improvement. Because of this, what your SEL team learns during the STUDY phase informs the SEL continuous improvement process moving forward.
Sharing about progress and what is learned with district stakeholders helps raise awareness about what the SEL team is achieving, highlights successes that can be celebrated, and maintains commitment and buy-in among those key stakeholders.
Planning for continuous improvement is the first phase in a PDSA cycle. This includes the work you’ve done in Key Activity 1 (Vision and Plan) to develop an action plan based on your current needs, resources, and level of implementation. View process information here.
Looking for a tool to support your district’s social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation? Search all of the CASEL District Resource Center resources here.
The CASEL District Resource Center supports systemic social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation. Created for any district, it offers research-based guidance and curated resources to help organize, implement, and continuously improve SEL.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) can be a powerful lever for creating caring, just, inclusive, and healthy communities that support all individuals in reaching their fullest potential.
A shared vision connects social and emotional learning (SEL) to a school district’s overall mission, serves as an inspirational call to action, and provides a foundation for planning and implementation.
Successful districtwide social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation is more effective when districts also cultivate adults’ SEL and cultural competencies. View resources here.