Social Emotional Learning

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CASEL

SEL Alignment

Why SEL?

Read about the importance of SEL in relation to student success.

CASEL Self-Regulation Framework

Enhancing self-regulation by understanding and dealing with stress

Explicit Instruction of SEL

SEL in the classroom comes to life in different ways. It is taught through explicit instruction. NPS uses RethinkEd as a primary resource for this work. At the elementary level, instruction is done daily during Morning Meeting. At the secondary level, this is part of the Advisory program. Here are Rethink Implementation Plans by grade level. Here are resources to support use of RethinkEd.

Incorporating SEL into Daily Lessons

SEL is not only taught explicitly, but must be embedded across the school day. Read about how this may look in different areas.

Mini-Course on Executive Functioning

Executive function and self-regulation skills are like an air traffic control system in the brain—they help us manage information, make decisions, and plan ahead. We need these skills at every stage of life, and while no one is born with them, we are all born with the potential to develop them. But, how do we do that? The Center on the Developing Child created this Guide to Executive Function to walk you through everything you need to know about these skills and how to develop and practice them throughout life.

Brief Overview of Executive Function

What’s Executive Function—and Why Does It Matter?The skills that make up executive function are better predictors of success than test scores, IQ, or socioeconomic status.

Additional Information

The Positive Impact of Social and Emotional Learning for Kindergarten to Eighth Grade Students: Findings from Three Scientific Reviews

5 Keys to Successful Social and Emotional Learning” (video)

The Difference between Self-regulation and Self-control by Dr. Stuart Shanker (video)

Tips and resources for classroom management for common student behaviors

Relational Discipline

Resources

Polly Bath: A widely recognized behavior expert who consults to and trains administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals on how to manage and change difficult school behavior.

Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS): An evidence-based, trauma-responsive approach to working with kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in families, schools, and treatment facilities

ReThinkEd: Lesson plans and outside resources for specific grade levels, and student needs.

SEL in NPS: This document outlines a comprehensive approach to SEL.

School-based social work and psychologists: These staff members are trained and experienced with social emotional learning and interventions and are a great resource. Please go to them for questions, concerns, and/or professional guidance.

Toolbox

RULER Mood Meter

RULER Mood Meter to Recognize Emotions (summary of module/training)

RULER-REGULATING EMOTIONS (summary of module/training)

What Does Evidence-Based Instruction in Social and Emotional Learning Actually Look Like in Practice? (Breakdown by grade level K-12 of CASEL’s program reviews)

CASEL Guide to Schoolwide SEL Resources

Social-Emotional Learning Won’t Happen Without a Culturally Relevant Start (EducationWeek article)

Transformative Leadership for Social-Emotional Learning (click PDF for abstract/article found on Semantic Scholar)

Teaching Kindness isn’t Enough (Learning for Justice article)

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