Evidence-based SEL program: Programs grounded in research and principles of child and adolescent development, and scientifically evaluated and shown to produce positive student outcomes. CASEL identifies high-quality evidence-based programs as those that are well-designed to systematically promote students’ social and emotional competence, provide opportunities for practice, offer multi-year programming, and provide high-quality training and ongoing implementation support. School Guide + Program Guide
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Create a High School Peace Room This tool shares four case examples of how Peace Rooms can be used in secondary school settings and ways to include students in the process of creating one. |
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Reflection: Authentic Partnership with Families and Caregivers Use this tool to spark reflection and discussion among school leadership teams about areas for growth for creating a more welcoming and participatory school environment for students’ families and caregivers. |
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Sample reflection questions, aligned with the five core competencies of SEL, that support students' self-awareness and prioritizes their insights into their own strengths and challenges. |
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5-Minute Chats With Parents and Caregivers This template includes a structure and sample questions for one-on-one chats to open dialogue between school staff and students’ family members and caregivers near the beginning of a school year. |
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SEL Teaching Practices That Enhance Academic Learning and Engagement This chart guides educators as they think through two key questions: Which specific SEL practices would help my students be successful within the lessons and activities I have prepared? What will it look and sound like to integrate SEL as I teach my core subject? |
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A simple strategy for educators to communicate clearly and reinforce for students how social and emotional skills are in play during academic instruction. This context-driven SEL instruction strengthens skill development. |
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10 Phrases to Build Positive Academic Mindsets Use these phrases throughout the day to help build students’ self-efficacy and affirm their place in the learning community. |
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Restorative Justice: A Mindset (New Root Learning Institute) This professional learning resource from a collaborating organization in Chicago, the New Root Learning Institute, includes a reflection exercise to understand the difference between a punitive and a restorative mindset and an activity to re-frame punitive statements toward students with restorative language and mindsets. (Shared with permission, see newroot.org for more) |
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.
Students have a unique perspective on how high-level decisions impact the day-to-day life of the school, and their voices are critical to quality schoolwide SEL implementation. By listening to students, schools can make informed decisions about the changes that will best support all learners.