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The In-School and Afterschool Social Emotional Learning Connection: A Planning Tool Tool for afterschool and in-school staff first to reflect independently on their goals for SEL and think about what is being done in each setting to support SEL, then to discuss how to work collaboratively toward a common goal. SOURCE: AIR |
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SEL: Why Students Need It. What Districts are Doing About It. Education First produced this implementation-focused booklet aimed at policymakers, funders, and school/district staff. Featuring Anchorage, Sacramento, and Bridgeport, Connecticut. SOURCE: Education First |
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Meta-analysis showing that compared to controls, participants in school-based SEL programs demonstrated improved skills and an 11 percentile point gain in achievement. SOURCE: Research Journal |
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Sample Teaching Activities to Support Core Competencies of SEL Document describing specific ways teachers can support each of the 5 SEL domains through lessons & instruction and ongoing teaching practices. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Planning Professional Learning for Evidence-Based Programs This tool from CASEL's Guide to Schoolwide SEL helps a team answer important questions, assign tasks, and set a timeline to provide initial training and ongoing support for any evidence-based SEL program. SOURCE: CASEL |
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SPARK Approach to Positive School Climate Guide and toolkit for Sacramento's comprehensive school climate model which intertwines principles of restorative disciplinary practices, social and emotional learning, and PBIS. Includes details on school teaming and training. SOURCE: Sacramento City Unified School District |
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Packet from a team reatreat in Sacramento; includes poems and readings to catalyze conversations about oppression and equity and a timeline of education in the U.S. demonstrating roots of inequity. SOURCE: Sacramento City Unified School District |
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Resources for Identity Safe Classrooms Resource library accompaniment to the book Identity Safe Classrooms, including resources on stereotype threat and identity safety, relationships, cultivating diversity as a resource, child-centered teaching, and caring environments. SOURCE: External website |
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What English Language Learners Wish Teachers Knew Edweek article lays bare the culture among educators of ignoring, holding low expectations, and harboring biases towards English Language Learners, with recommendations for improving. SOURCE: Education Week |
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Findings in this summary of 3 large-scale research reviews of K-8 SEL programs show that SEL is among the most impactful youth development support for school-age youth, and it can be incoprorated into routine educational practice. SOURCE: CASEL |