This focus area of the CASEL District Resource Center guides districts in building the support and plan they need to ensure that social and emotional learning (SEL) can thrive.
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. View resources here.
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. View resources here.
When central office leaders understand social and emotional learning (SEL) research and practices, they are able to promote and sustain systemic implementation. View process information here.
Access to high-quality data can make or break an SEL effort. When your team documents the ongoing successes and challenges they encounter throughout the year, they’re equipped to problem solve in real-time. View process information here.
When central office leaders understand social and emotional learning (SEL) research and practices, they are able to promote and sustain systemic implementation.
Dedicated, long-term funding and staff are key for sustaining social and emotional learning (SEL) implementation and send a strong message that SEL is a priority. View resources here.
Standards establish developmentally-appropriate and culturally-responsive benchmarks for social and emotional learning (SEL) and sends the message that SEL is a core part of students’ education. View resources here.
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is reinforced and sustained when districts, families, and community partners align and work together. View resources here.