Social Emotional Learning
What is SEL?
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is defined as an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.
- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
What is SEL
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Why does it matter?
SEL in Early Learning, Elementary & Middle Schools
Second Step is a universal, classroom-based, social-emotional learning curriculum for Early Learning–Grade 5 that nurtures children’s social-emotional competence and foundational learning skills.
Middle schools utilize web-based, teacher-facilitated lessons and advisory activities, along with program training and resources to help students build social-emotional skills for life.
Families can even access Second Step at home using the Family Access Code:
SEL in High Schools
High schools are currently launching Rethink Ed to help students develop important social & emotional learning skills like stress management, resilience, and empathy while learning to build a safe and affirming culture within your school community
Links for SEL Support
Second Step Resources for Educators & Families
ParenTeen Connect: For families with older children, this resource provides an online experience they can share together. It’s loaded with videos, resources, and useful advice to help teens and the adults in their lives address hot-button topics.
Preventing Challenging Behavior in Older Students
The Parent Toolkit: Social Emotional Development
Life Skill Lessons for Remote Learning for Secondary Students (via Overcoming Obstacles)
Social Emotional Learning Activities
SEL Supports for Middle and High Schoolers
Wide Open Schools: make learning from home an experience that inspires kids, supports teachers, relieves families, and restores community.
30 Activities to Support Emotional Health