Student Voice: Honoring and elevating a broad range of student perspectives and experiences by engaging students as leaders, problem solvers, and decision-makers.
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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.
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Set goals and action steps to promote SEL for students
The core of SEL implementation is promoting students’ social and emotional learning throughout the school day and in partnership with families and communities. Because student learning is influenced by their interactions across many relationships and environments, promoting student SEL requires thoughtful coordination of strategies across the settings where students live and learn.
Engage all members of the school community in foundational learning opportunities to help them understand their role in schoolwide SEL.
Expand adult learning through structures such as professional learning communities and mentoring opportunities.
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Focus Area 2: Continuous Improvement Connections
A safe and supportive school climate is an important factor for improving academic, behavioral, and mental health outcomes for students (Thapa, 2013).
Foster supportive classroom environments that engage in explicit SEL and integrate SEL throughout instruction.
Connect and Collaborate With Families
Mentoring programs can help teachers improve their professional relationships while enhancing their SEL and instructional practice.