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Below, you’ll find resources to help adopt and implement evidence-based programs and practices.
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The Hexagon Tool: Exploring Context Tool for evaluating evidence-based programs on the basis of need, fit, resource availability, evidence, readiness for replication, and capacity to implement. SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution |
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Selecting an Evidence-Based Program Tool for evaluating and comparing SEL programs that are under consideration, using a list of 4 important considerations for quality and school fit. 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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CASEL's framework for evaluating the quality of middle and high school evidence-based SEL programs, and list of SELect programs (2015). SOURCE: CASEL |
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CASEL's framework for evaluating the quality of PreK - Elementary classroom-based SEL programs, and list of SELect programs (2013). SOURCE: CASEL |
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Find presentation templates that you can adapt and use
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Selecting Social and Emotional Learning Programs Presentation from West Ed on the process of comparing and selecting evidence-based programs. SOURCE: WestEd |
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Find resources to help you learn more on this topic
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Promoting SEL in the Middle and High School Years This brief from Pennsylvania State University reviews the current landscape of universal school-based programs designed to promote social and emotional growth in middle and high school students through skill-focused programs, academic integration, teaching practices, and organizational reform. SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution |
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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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The Economic Value of Social and Emotional Learning A benefit-cost analysis of investments in SEL showing that high-quality, research-validated social and emotional learning programs bring a return of $11 for every $1 invested. SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution |
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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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Extensive report including recommendations for adapting SEL for OST settings, summary tables and profiles for 25 programs, and a Quick Reference to find programs with emphasis on specific skill areas or strategies. SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution |
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This brief answers the question: What do school staff actually do in the classroom and school to help students achieve the goals laid out in SEL standards? Describes 4 approaches that together form a comprehensive plan. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Supporting Social-Emotional Learning With Evidence-Based Programs Annie E. Casey Foundation guide for funding evidence-based SEL programs, for district administrators, funding partners, and providers. Includes real examples/ strategies for funding, implementing, and sustaining. SOURCE: Annie E. Casey Foundation |
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See how districts have strategized and planned to implement evidence-based programs
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District SEL Best Practices: Support Belonging and Explicit SEL Instruction A district SEL leader from Palm Beach County, FL describes the resource guide they provide to all schools which includes weekly SEL themes to build common language across settings, activities to build community aligned with each theme, and age-differentiated activities for explicitly teaching the week's SEL skill. Schools that have committed to full SEL implementation use an evidence-based program during dedicated SEL time, and all schools are provided with a 5 minute discussion-based lesson. SOURCE: School District of Palm Beach County |
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The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction invited SEL program providers to share crosswalks to show the alignment between their evidence-based programs and Wisconsin's SEL standards. This page includes information about each program, alignment charts, and webinars to introduce program consultants. SOURCE: Wisconsin DPI |
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Austin’s MAPS Course for Freshmen (video) MAPS (Methods for Academic and Personal Success) is a credit-bearing course for freshmen at Austin High School and other district high schools to support the transition into high school by teaching students how to organize for success, manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, build and maintain positive relationships, and other critical social and emotional learning and student success skills. SOURCE: Austin Independent School District |
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RFP for Social and Emotional Learning Programs Nashville's full Request for Proposals for SEL programs, including scope of services and criteria for selection. SOURCE: Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools |
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RFP for SEL Curriculum for High School Atlanta's full Request for Proposals for High School SEL programs with sample ad, timeline, and scope of work. SOURCE: Atlanta Public Schools |
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What to Expect in a PATHS Classroom – Summary for Cleveland Principals 1 pager for principals showing what evidence they can look for in a classroom that is using the PATHS curriculum. SOURCE: Cleveland Metropolitan School District |
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