Model SEL Among Staff

Just as it’s important to model SEL for students in the classroom, it’s also important for adults to consistently model social-emotional competencies with each other.

How it Works

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.

Action Plan

Review your current level of implementation, identify needs and resources, set goals, and develop concrete action steps for SEL implementation.

Budget

Create a stable budget for SEL resources, professional learning, and staffing to support the sustainability of SEL efforts.

Assemble an SEL Team

By building an SEL team that reflects the school community and incorporates many points of view, the school will be better able to meet its needs and build commitment to SEL.

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.

Connect and Collaborate

Expand adult learning through structures such as professional learning communities and mentoring opportunities.

Develop a shared vision

The collaborative process of developing a vision helps foster a sense of shared ownership over SEL. It asks staff, students, families, and community partners to reflect on why they are doing this work and what they want for their students and their school. An SEL vision statement launches the planning process and guides goal setting, […]

Connect and Collaborate With Families

Mentoring programs can help teachers improve their professional relationships while enhancing their SEL and instructional practice.