SEL Overview

Social-Emotional Learning in Expanded Learning Programs

Sacramento's 2 page flyer summarizing common goals between schools and expanded learning opportunities, and the importance of working together as partners.

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CASEL’s SEL for Parents (Spanish)

Video in Spanish describes SEL for a parent audience and provides strategies to bring SEL into the home, aligned with the 5 SEL competencies. Features schools in Chicago and includes interviews with parents and caregivers.

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CASEL’s SEL for Parents (English)

Video describes SEL for a parent audience and provides strategies to bring SEL into the home, aligned with the 5 SEL competencies. Features schools in Chicago and includes interviews with parents and caregivers.

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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.

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The Foundations of Social Emotional Learning: Teacher Training (Part 3 of 3)

Third in a series of brief introductory SEL presentations, with a focus on integration with teaching practices.

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The Foundations of Social Emotional Learning: Teacher Training (Part 2 of 3)

Second in a series of brief introductory SEL presentations, with a focus on self-reflection.

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The Foundations of Social Emotional Learning: Teacher Training (Part 1 of 3)

First in a series of brief introductory SEL presentations, including an overview of the 5 SEL competencies and the 3 signature SEL practices.

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Introduction to SEL for School Staff – Nashville

Nashville's presentation on integrating SEL into daily classroom practices begins by modeling a class meeting and includes many interactive, learner-centered activities, with presenter notes.

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Book Chapter: Social Emotional Learning: Past, Present and Future

Chapter by Weissberg, Durlak, Domitrovich, and Gullotta that provides a framework and evidence base for SEL and also important factors for quality implementation.

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SEL in El Paso (infographic)

El Paso's succinct infographic describes the "Why" for bring SEL to the district.

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