Classroom Agreements: A consensus formed by a group that frames how members wish to interact and relate with each other. They are enforced by the group, rather than authority figure (Reference: National Equity Project).
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SEL in the Classroom Self-Assessment This tool can be used to assess strengths and areas to develop for promoting SEL through explicit instruction, integration into academic instruction, and a supportive classroom climate. |
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Student Survey: How I feel about my classroom and school This simple survey has students rate their perception of school climate, adult support, and sense of belonging. It is intended as an informal measure for individual classroom teachers to invite feedback from students and reflect on areas for growth, and has not been validated as a formal evaluation tool. |
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Private: Teacher Self Assessment: Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment Teachers can use this tool to reflect on the level and quality of SEL implementation. |
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Sample collaborative class activities to establish agreement about how members of the community will treat one another and act cooperatively in order to achieve shared goals. |
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Private: Teacher Self-Assessment: Explicit SEL Instruction With this tool, teachers can periodically to monitor the level of SEL implementation in their classrooms. |
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Learner Autobiography Lesson Plan This activity is an opportunity for students to explore their identity as learners and how past experiences have shaped their sense of themselves in the classroom. Reading these autobiographies will be an important learning experience for their teachers as well. |
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This tool includes planning considerations, a set up checklist, a recommended circle process and planning template, and four sample circle scripts for middle and high school classrooms. |
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Teaching Students to Use the Peace Area This tool provides guidance for teaching students to use Peace Areas in the classroom. |
A Supportive Classroom Environment
A supportive and equitable environment in all classrooms serves as a platform for all academic, social and emotional learning. At the core of a supportive classroom is a caring, engaging teacher who establishes authentic trusting relationships with each student.
Foster supportive classroom environments that engage in explicit SEL and integrate SEL throughout instruction.