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
Define Team Member Roles and Responsibilities
To ensure meetings are productive, it’s a good idea to define team roles and responsibilities, and strive to share work equitably.
Build foundational support by establishing an SEL team, fostering SEL awareness, and developing a shared vision.
Integrating SEL into Staff and Grade-Level Meetings
SEL practices help improve collaboration and can be embedded into any meeting where staff comes together to help build collaboration. Practices may include intentional opportunities to connect personally, interact in meaningful ways, share appreciations, or take time for reflection.
Review your current level of implementation, identify needs and resources, set goals, and develop concrete action steps for SEL implementation.
By making the time to build the relationships that allow learners to feel a sense of community- that they are “in this together”- teachers create a safer, more equitable environment where all students participate and achieve.
Continuously Improve Schoolwide SEL Implementation
Use the PDSA cycle to drive high-quality schoolwide SEL implementation.
Review your current level of implementation, identify needs and resources, set goals, and develop concrete action steps for SEL implementation.
Create a stable budget for SEL resources, professional learning, and staffing to support the sustainability of SEL efforts.
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.