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).

Green starred resources are those created by the Center.

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Making the Case: Strategic Communications for State System Leaders Navigating Times of Social ConflictNew

This audiocast offers ideas about strategic communications and vivid examples of effective approaches to navigating social and political challenges, including cross-sector collaboration, using data, and storytelling. Professional Learning & Practice Alignment and Coherence Sustainable Implementation States & Policymakers Videos/Multimedia

Reflections from the Field: Strategic Communications for State System Leaders Navigating Times of Social ConflictNew

This listening guide was developed to accompany the audiocast Making the Case: Strategic Communications for State System Leaders Navigating Times of Social Conflict. Professional Learning & Practice Alignment and Coherence Sustainable Implementation States & Policymakers Actionable Tools/Guides

Family Guide to Supporting Young People’s Mental Health and Well-BeingNew

This guide helps parents and other adult family members and caregivers navigate supporting the overall well-being and mental health of school-aged children. Professional Learning & Practice Mental Health Educators & Caregivers Actionable Tools/Guides

Reframing and Understanding Staff Resistance to Advance Positive School ClimatesNew

This guide examines some common root causes of staff resistance and offers actionable strategies for leaders to mitigate its effects. Professional Learning & Practice Adult SEL Sustainable Implementation Local Leaders States & Policymakers Actionable Tools/Guides

Designing Safe and Supportive Physical Classroom Environments: A ChecklistNew

This checklist outlines key aspects of physical classroom environments that contribute to safe and supportive learning spaces. Professional Learning & Practice Getting Started Educators & Caregivers Actionable Tools/Guides

Centering Equity in Data-Based Decision-Making: Considerations and Recommendations for Leadership TeamsNew

This guide provides school, district, and state education leadership teams with ideas to center equity in their data-using culture and data-based decision-making processes. Professional Learning & Practice Measurement Race & Equity Local Leaders Actionable Tools/Guides

Strategic Communications to Support Whole Child Work at State Education Agencies: A Fireside Chat with Steve Canavero, Former Nevada Superintendent of Public Instruction

Listen to a fireside chat recording on using strategic communications to achieve state-level education goals. Professional Learning & Practice Alignment and Coherence Transforming Kindergarten States & Policymakers Videos/Multimedia

Advancing and Sustaining Student and Staff Wellbeing Initiatives: A Resource Guide for States

This new resource from the Council of Chief State School Officers provides state leaders an overview of five actions necessary to establish lasting, effective student and staff wellbeing initiatives. Evidence Base & Research Adult SEL Mental Health Sustainable Implementation States & Policymakers Actionable Tools/Guides

Social and Emotional Learning: An Essential Foundation for Post-Secondary Persistence and Success

As part of on-going technical assistance to grantees of federal TRIO programs, the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, Student Services division, offered a webinar focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). The webinar ... Evidence Base & Research Integration with Academics Race & Equity Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders States & Policymakers Videos/Multimedia

Shifting School Safety Paradigms with Students at the Center: Perspectives from Students at Bard Early College New Orleans

In this 17-minute video, students and their teacher from Bard Early College in New Orleans discuss school safety and how it can be reimagined to promote positive elements like interconnection, belonging, and student voice and agency. Professional Learning & Practice Race & Equity School Safety Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders States & Policymakers Videos/Multimedia

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