Create a stable budget for SEL resources, professional learning, and staffing to support the sustainability of SEL efforts.
A Supportive Classroom Environment
A supportive and equitable environment in all classrooms serves as a platform for all academic, social and emotional learning. At the core of a supportive classroom is a caring, engaging teacher who establishes authentic trusting relationships with each student.
Focus Area 3 Continuous Improvement Connections
There are a variety of data sources that can be used to continuously improve how SEL is implemented for students.
Focus Area 1A: Continuous Improvement Connections
The SEL team has an important role in leading schoolwide SEL. The team can be strengthened over time using continuous improvement techniques.
Strategies for Establishing School-OST-Family Partnerships in Support of SEL
Review your current level of implementation, identify needs and resources, set goals, and develop concrete action steps for SEL implementation.
Establish structures to support consistent two-way SEL communications between the SEL team and all stakeholders.
Schoolwide SEL is evidenced by indicators in the classroom, school, family, and community.
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).