Resources – SEL Center

Yellow starred resources are those determined to meet the highest standards of relevance, research basis, and utility to the field, based on an intensive vetting process by RAND. You can download more information on the vetting process (PDF).

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Understanding the Differences: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competence Assessment and Social, Emotional, and Behavioral (SEB) Screening and AssessmentNew

This document is intended to assist school professionals in differentiating between Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competency Assessment, Universal Social, Emotional, and Behavioral (SEB) screening, and more targeted SEB assessment. Professional Learning & Practice Measurement School Safety Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders Knowledge/Articles

Aligned and Coherent Communications to Serve the Whole Person: A Workbook for Strengthening State Education Agencies’ Strategic CommunicationsNew

To support SEA leaders in serving the whole person and advancing equity, WestEd published a suite of guides on alignment, coherence, and strategic communications. This guide, focusing on strategic communications, is designed to be used by SEA ... Policy Professional Learning & Practice Alignment and Coherence Sustainable Implementation Local Leaders States & Policymakers Actionable Tools/Guides

The Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework: Building and Sustaining a Comprehensive SystemNew

This detailed framework, which may serve as a useful model for school systems across the country, applies Wisconsin’s equitable multi-level system of supports (MLSS) to school mental health. Professional Learning & Practice Adult SEL Alignment and Coherence Data-Driven Cycles of Improvement Getting Started Race & Equity School Safety Sustainable Implementation Local Leaders States & Policymakers Actionable Tools/Guides Knowledge/Articles

Seeking Balance in the Provision of Technical Assistance: Insights from the National Center to Improve Social and Emotional Learning and School SafetyNew

The U.S. Department of Education funds various types of technical assistance centers with the goal of providing the expertise and resources needed by state education agencies (SEAs), regional education agencies, and local education agencies (LEAs) ...

Instructional Practices That Integrate Equity-Centered Social, Emotional and Academic LearningNew

Dr. Angela Ward of Transforming Education and Dr. Nick Yoder of National University discuss strategies for integrating SEL into everyday classroom instruction, including science and other academic learning activities. Professional Learning & Practice Adult SEL Getting Started Integration with Academics Sustainable Implementation Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders Videos/Multimedia

Downloadable Training Module: Understanding the Roles of School Resource OfficersNew

These downloadable training materials aim to help K-12 schools develop a greater understanding of how school resource officers (SROs) can support teaching and learning by creating safe and supportive learning environments, assisting during ... Professional Learning & Practice School Safety Local Leaders States & Policymakers Actionable Tools/Guides

Integrating Social and Emotional Learning throughout the School System: A Compendium of Resources for District Leaders

This compendium provides resources for district leaders to consider as they seek to implement evidence-based supports to ensure social and emotional learning (SEL) is fully integrated into the educational experience of their students, families, ... Evidence Base & Research Policy Professional Learning & Practice Adult SEL Alignment and Coherence Data-Driven Cycles of Improvement Getting Started Integration with Academics Measurement Race & Equity School Safety Sustainable Implementation Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders States & Policymakers Actionable Tools/Guides Knowledge/Articles

Leading Voices: Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments – Dr. Christina Pate in Conversation with State and District Leaders

This online conversation, featuring panelists from the New Mexico Public Education Department and Atlanta Public Schools, focuses on creating safe and supportive learning environments. Professional Learning & Practice Adult SEL Alignment and Coherence Getting Started Race & Equity School Safety Sustainable Implementation Local Leaders Videos/Multimedia

The Move Towards a More Comprehensive Approach to School Safety in Ohio

This presentation from the 2021 Ohio School Safety Summit discusses how approaches to school safety have evolved from previous decades, when they focused primarily on emergency preparedness, to today, when they often involve comprehensive, ... Professional Learning & Practice School Safety Local Leaders States & Policymakers Videos/Multimedia

Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs

This resource highlights key challenges, recommendations, and resources for providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K–12 schools, and higher education settings. Policy Professional Learning & Practice Getting Started Race & Equity School Safety Sustainable Implementation Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders Actionable Tools/Guides Knowledge/Articles

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