Build a Strong Team Dynamic

The SEL team serves as a model for positive practices that promote healthy relationships among adults, students, and families. It’s highly beneficial to build a strong team dynamic and positive working relationship by developing group norms and team routines.

Assemble an SEL Team

By building an SEL team that reflects the school community and incorporates many points of view, the school will be better able to meet its needs and build commitment to SEL.

Community Partnerships

Leverage strategic and aligned community partnerships that ensure students receive consistent SEL supports, increase access to a broad range of community services, and expand the professional learning opportunities for SEL.

Integrate Student Supports with SEL

By integrating SEL into student support services through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), schools are better equipped to ensure that all students have what they need to succeed.

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.

FAQs on Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Schoolwide SEL in International Settings

This page contains CASEL resources that have been particularly helpful for educators within an international context.

Where to Start

The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide SEL provides an intentional and collaborative implementation process. Find out where to begin.

School

Align schoolwide systems, policies, programs, and practices to promote SEL for students.

Explore the indicators of schoolwide SEL

Schoolwide SEL is a systemic approach to integrating academic, social, and emotional learning across all school contexts. This approach provides a learning environment that infuses SEL into all aspects of instruction and promotes equitable outcomes for all students, and is evidenced by these indicators.