Cultural Competence: The ability to examine the various social and cultural identities of one's own self and others, understand and appreciate diversity from a historically-grounded and strengths-focused lens, recognize and respond to cultural demands and opportunities, and build relationships across cultural backgrounds.
Create a stable budget for SEL resources, professional learning, and staffing to support the sustainability of SEL efforts.
Just as it’s important to model SEL for students in the classroom, it’s also important for adults to consistently model social-emotional competencies with each other.
Academic mindsets are beliefs or ways of perceiving oneself in relation to learning, and lay the groundwork for deep academic, social and emotional learning.
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.
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.
Build foundational support by establishing an SEL team, fostering SEL awareness, and developing a shared vision.
SEL is a powerful lever for creating caring, just, inclusive, and healthy communities that support all individuals in reaching their fullest potential.
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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.