A deliberate and structured process to address problems or improve outcomes. This involves collecting and using implementation and outcome data to improve all SEL-related systems, practices, and policies with a focus on equity.
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Baltimore City Public Schools SEL Evaluation Framework Developed with evaluation partner Hanover Research, this document provides a framework for the evaluation of Baltimore's social and emotional learning programming. SOURCE: Baltimore City Public Schools |
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Districtwide SEL Program and Initiative Inventory This tool is designed to help district social and emotional learning (SEL) teams learn about past and current SEL-related work being implemented across the district. In combination with the Districtwide SEL Implementation Rubric, this tool serves as a needs and resources assessment to bridge the gap between the district's shared vision and long-term SEL goals and an implementation plan. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Develop Short-Term Goals for Districtwide SEL Short-term goals are what the district SEL team aims to accomplish within one year. This tool builds on a district's shared vision, long-term SEL goals, and SEL implementation roadmap and will support the district team in developing a detailed one-year action plan. SOURCE: CASEL |
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The Impact of Social and Emotional Learning (video) The research is clear: SEL is essential for academic and life success. In this video, district and CASEL leadership highlight data that demonstrates improvements in attendance, drop out rates, suspensions, expulsions, and academic growth. SOURCE: CASEL |
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This tool presents a structured reflection process for SEL teams and other district stakeholders to observe trends and discuss ideas for continuous improvement of SEL implementation. It emphasizes the importance of examining data with an equity lens and elevating a range of perspectives when interpreting data. SOURCE: CASEL |
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The Effects of Program Implementation and Longevity This research brief from the Austin ISD Department of Research and Evaluation examines the question -- Do outcomes associated with SEL programming improve with time? Is there a difference in outcomes between schools that have been implementing for 4+ years compared with schools that are newer to SEL? SOURCE: Austin Independent School District |
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Washoe County School District is featured in this video from Edweek, describing the district's process for developing SEL metrics for instructional purposes and growth. SOURCE: Washoe County School District |
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A Primer for Continuous Improvement in Schools and Districts This white paper lays out a model and principles for improvement, describes the Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle, and includes examples for using a Fishbone Diagram and a Driver Diagram to define a problem and establish an aim. SOURCE: University/Nonprofit Research Institution |
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Develop Long-Term Goals for Districtwide SEL This tool explains how to set long-term SMARTIE-style goals for districtwide SEL implementation. Provides guidelines to get the committee started, step-by-step instructions for defining goals that reflect the district's shared vision, and examples. SOURCE: CASEL |
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Debriefing Conditions for Learning Survey Results, with Culture and Classroom Practice Presentation to help analyze the results of the Conditions for Learning Survey, use it to identify areas for growth, and provide resources and ideas for improvement. SOURCE: Cleveland Metropolitan School District |
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