Social & Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning

PATHS- PROMOTING ALTERNATIVE THINKING STRATEGIES

All elementary schools implement the Tier I social emotional learning program called Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS). The PATHS program is a comprehensive Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum that is evidence-based and proven effective. It is grounded in the science of children's brain development, which has determined that children experience and react to strong emotions before developing the cognitive abilities to verbalize them. PATHS elementary school curriculum has been shown to significantly improve children's social and emotional skills which underlie both effective behavior and academic success. 

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES

Brunswick Elementary School participates in restorative practices to build relationships. All the restorative practices we use are practices that students can go on to use themselves, giving them ownership of conflict resolution and self-regulation. Restorative practices represent a positive step forward in helping all students learn to resolve disagreements, take ownership of their behavior, and engage in acts of empathy and forgiveness. 

FCPS Strategic Goal Alignment

Stakeholder Engagement

Goal 4: FCPS will nurture relationships with families and the entire community, sharing responsibility for student success and demonstrating pride in all aspects of our school system.

Student & Staff Experience

Goal 5: FCPS will promote a culture fostering wellness and civility for students and staff.