Multi-Tiered System of Supports: A systemic, prevention-focused framework for addressing students' academic and behavioral needs through the integration and continuous improvement of systems and services. Includes universal, evidence-based supports that create a positive learning environment and engages all students in high quality learning, and more intensive evidence-based supports for students who have higher levels of need. (National Association of School Psychologists) National Association of School Psychologists
This process helps schools create an environment that supports students in developing the academic, social, and emotional competencies that they need to navigate the world.
Build foundational support by establishing an SEL team, fostering SEL awareness, and developing a shared vision.
Connect and Collaborate Among Staff
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Create meaningful partnership opportunities and two-way communication that invites families to understand, experience, inform, and support the social and emotional development of their students.
Assess needs and resources to develop an SEL implementation plan with clear goals, action steps, and assigned ownership.
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Cultivate a community of adults who engage in their own social and emotional learning, collaborate on strategies for promoting SEL, and model SEL throughout the school.
Connect and Collaborate With Students
Professional learning communities provide an important opportunity to integrate SEL into existing practices, work collaboratively on the goals of schoolwide SEL, and cultivate their own social and emotional competencies.
Adopt an Evidence-Based Program for SEL
Evidence-based SEL programs are grounded in research and principles of child and adolescent development, and scientifically evaluated and shown to produce positive student outcomes.
Establish a highly-functioning SEL team that’s representative of the school community and includes students, families, and community groups in decision-making processes.