School Climate: The "quality and character of school life" based on how members of the school community experience school and the school's "norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning and leadership practices, and organizational structures" (Reference: National School Climate Council). National School Climate Council
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SEL Dialogue Series for Parents and Caregivers 10 facilitated discussions to engage families in conversations about the social and emotional growth of their families and share perspectives and feedback with school leaders. The facilitation guide below is a preview only. The full set of materials includes a participant workbook, surveys, and presenter slides (all in both English and Spanish) and materials to support series coordination -- all are free to access at leadingschoolwidesel.casel.org/courses/caregiver-dialogue |
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This printable version of the Schoolwide SEL Rubric can support your SEL team in taking stock of current efforts, identifying existing resources and gaps where SEL strategies can be developed or improved, setting goals, and developing concrete steps for how to achieve your SEL priorities. |
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Principals, administrators, SEL team members, staff members, out-of-school time staff, and other adults can use this tool to assess personal strengths, think about how to model those strengths when interacting with others, and plan strategies to promote growth across areas of social competence. |
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This tool presents a structured reflection process for SEL teams and other school stakeholders to observe trends and discuss ideas for continuous improvement of SEL implementation. It emphasizes the importance of examining data with an equity lens and elevating a range of perspectives when interpreting data. |
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Glossary of terms used in the CASEL Guide to Schoolwide SEL. |
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Best practices for SEL teams who are preparing to work with new school or district leaders. |
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Sample Multi-Year SEL Implementation Timeline This provides an example of what a sample school's SEL implementation timeline might look like in the first year, and then the second year and beyond. |
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Supporting Student Members of the SEL Team Including student members on a SEL team or any school leadership team primarily composed of adults requires a commitment from adults to support youth leaders, both during and between meetings. This tool provides some ways that adults can create equitable space for students in their role on the SEL Team. |
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Restorative Practices and SEL Alignment This document describes how restorative practices can align to an approach to schoolwide SEL, how they are mutually supportive, and how to implement both in an integrated way. |
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Strategies for Elevating Student Voice This tool offers examples of ways that staff can support and elevate a broad range of student perspectives and experiences as part of schoolwide SEL efforts. |