Bibliography

A list of the written sources

Shared Vision

Collaboratively develop a shared vision for schoolwide SEL that is communicated to the entire school community, informs planning and implementation, and is revisited regularly.

Build on Strengths and Experience

Schools, like the greater society, are becoming increasingly more diverse in culture, ethnicity, race, language, values, and beliefs. This diversity has countless positive benefits, but it can also present challenges.

Focus Area 3 Continuous Improvement Connections

There are a variety of data sources that can be used to continuously improve how SEL is implemented for students.

Focus Area 1A

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Integrate Student Supports with SEL

By integrating SEL into student support services through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), schools are better equipped to ensure that all students have what they need to succeed.

Elevate Student Voice

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.

Integration of SEL and Academics

Social and emotional competencies serve as a foundation for achieving academic goals, while academic instruction also provides a ripe opportunity for teaching and practicing SEL.

Out-of-School Time Tools

Strategies for Establishing School-OST-Family Partnerships in Support of SEL