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Interview on Tier-1 SEL Practices with Jenn Kowieski of Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton, MA
Interview on Tier-1 SEL Practices with Jenn Kowieski of Columbkille Partnership School in Brighton, MA
jenninterview_5.3.24.movSteps for Planning
Steps for Planning
Create an SEL Team
appoint a designated SEL team of diverse stakeholders
appoint one person to be in charge of planning meetings and organizing the SEL team.
define clear member roles and responsibilities
meet monthly to reflect on plan and data outcomes
Establish a shared vision
Create a shared vision based on the school's mission statement, the Christian values of the school and input from various stakeholders in the school community
Planning
After the SEL team has established a shared vision, it is time to create a one year SEL implementation strategy
Team should S.M.A.R.T.I.E. goals, action steps, and assigned ownership.
The team should monitor their goals regularly in order to re-assess strategies
Budgeting for SEL Resources
Budgeting for SEL Resources
There is a stable long-term budget for SEL resources, including professional learning, materials, and staffing. The school has allocated staff time for engaging in SEL-related activities including professional learning. The following CASEL blank SEL budget template can be used as a tool to determine the costs for SEL programming at your particular school: https://schoolguide.casel.org/resource/blank-sel-budget-template/
Additional Page Sources
Additional Page Sources
Learn more about foundational support in detail by following the links below:
Define team member roles and responsibilities: https://schoolguide.casel.org/focus-area-1a/create-a-team/define-team-roles-and-responsibilities/
SEL team lead: https://schoolguide.casel.org/resource/key-responsibilities-of-an-sel-team-lead/
Tips on having more effective meetings: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/business/office-meetings-time.html
5 minute chats with staff: https://schoolguide.casel.org/resource/5-minute-chats-with-staff/
Creating a communication strategy: https://schoolguide.casel.org/resource/creating-a-communication-strategy/
See below for CASEL's printable compilation of key activities for school teams:
2021.6.15_School-Guide-Essentials.pdfPage updated
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