School Climate: The "quality and character of school life" based on how members of the school community experience school and the school's "norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning and leadership practices, and organizational structures" (Reference: National School Climate Council). National School Climate Council
FAQs on Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Schoolwide SEL is evidenced by indicators in the classroom, school, family, and community.
When each staff member models social awareness by expressing their appreciation for their peers’ efforts, a culture of appreciation is created.
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Foster supportive classroom environments that engage in explicit SEL and integrate SEL throughout instruction.
Peer Mentoring and Partnership
Mentoring programs can help teachers improve their professional relationships while enhancing their SEL and instructional practice.
Professional Learning Communities
Professional learning communities provide an important opportunity to integrate SEL into existing practices, work collaboratively on the goals of schoolwide SEL, and cultivate their own social and emotional competencies.
Expand adult learning through structures such as professional learning communities and mentoring opportunities.
Create a stable budget for SEL resources, professional learning, and staffing to support the sustainability of SEL efforts.
CASEL Schoolwide SEL Walkthrough
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