Schoolwide SEL is a systemic approach to integrating academic, social, and emotional learning across all school contexts. Before you begin with SEL implementation, familiarize yourself with these 10 indicators of schoolwide SEL to gain an understanding of how SEL can be infused throughout all aspects of school, and reflect on ways in which SEL is already part of your school environment.

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What to Read

Indicators of Schoolwide SEL

A summary of what high-quality, systemic social and emotional learning looks like in the classroom, school, family, and community (5 min. read)

What to Watch

Explicit SEL Instruction
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Explicit SEL Instruction
SEL and Academic Instruction
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SEL and Academic Instruction
Youth Voice and Engagement
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Youth Voice and Engagement
Focus on Adult SEL
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Focus on Adult SEL
Authentic Family Partnerships
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Authentic Family Partnerships

Featured School Guide Tools

Indicators of Schoolwide SEL

A one page handout about the 10 indicators to share with the school community.  Also available in Spanish.
(2 min. read)

Indicators of Schoolwide SEL Walkthrough Protocol

For use once SEL implementation is underway at your school, this rubric can be used by the team to observe for evidence of the 10 indicators and to track progress over time.  Also available in Spanish.
(15 min. read)

SEL Implementation Surveys

Aligned with the 10 indicators, these surveys can be used to learn how staff and families perceive SEL implementation to support goal setting, planning, progress monitoring, and continuous improvement.
(10 min. read)

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