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.
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.
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.
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.
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Set goals and action steps to promote SEL for students
The core of SEL implementation is promoting students’ social and emotional learning throughout the school day and in partnership with families and communities. Because student learning is influenced by their interactions across many relationships and environments, promoting student SEL requires thoughtful coordination of strategies across the settings where students live and learn.
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.
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