Meriden Public Schools

Districtwide Elementary SEL Block

Embedding social-emotional learning (SEL) blocks into the daily K-5 schedule

Renton School District

Adult Wellness Website for District Employees

A central hub supporting mental health for adults

Renton School District

Start Safe SEL Lessons

Prioritizing the whole child at the start of every class

Student sits on floor with laptop stacked on top of books, smiling, typing; another student is visible in the background using a tablet

Offer Opportunities for Fun

To build connection and community in informal ways

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Social-Emotional Learning Small Groups

Guided small group time for social-emotional learning

Cedar Rapids Community School District

Remote Classroom Jobs

Creating classroom jobs for students in remote learning environments

Male students and teacher seated in a circle formation

Valor Collegiate Academies

Single-Gender Grouping via “Prides”

Deliberately selected single-gendered small groups that form social-emotional learning communities

Student looks on with other student at papers on desk

Valor Collegiate Academies

Direct Instruction Centered on Social-Emotional Growth

Weekly time during “Compass Class” for social-emotional instruction and work time

Valor Collegiate Academies

Teachers as Coaches (“Pride Leaders”) for Small Groups

Teachers mentoring “Prides” and providing individual social-emotional learning coaching

Valor Collegiate Academies

A Self-Directed, Competency-Based Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

The “Compass Phase System” is designed to help guide students’ social-emotional work (“Badge Work”) and growth

Two students, one showing a peace sign, draping her arm around another student's shoulders

Valor Collegiate Academies

Highlighting Essential Habits for Developing Excellence in Mind, Body, and Spirit

Determining and committing to “Core Compass Habits” that promote student social and emotional growth

Jobs for the Future

Increasing College Access Network: Overview

The Increasing College Access Network integrates Social-emotional learning (SEL) into the instruction of online dual-enrollment courses in...

Episode 4: Renton School District's Approach to Staff and Student Wellness, Personalization, and Engagement

In this episode of What Will We Take With Us?, a series featuring our conversations with education leaders across the United States on how...

Creating a District-Wide K-5 SEL Program

An Edutopia article on Meriden Public Schools’ launch of a district-wide kindergarten through 5th-grade social-emotional learning (SEL)...

Renton’s Adult Wellness Website Screenshots

In response to the pandemic, Renton School District built a central hub of resources to support the mental health of its staff....

“Start Safe SEL” Presentation Examples

In response to the pandemic, Renton School District in Washington state prioritized students’ health and wellbeing by embedding...

Developing Students' Self-Management Skills at Chicago Public Schools

Savannah Bell, Personalized Learning Leader at Chicago Public Schools, describes how teachers and leaders at Tanner Elementary School...

Just Move It 5

This video shares how one educator in Santa Barbara Unified School District implemented #justmoveit5 with her elementary students to get...

Active Spelling

This screencast shows how one teacher engages her students in an active spelling activity. In this video, the educator explains and models...

“I’m on Top of the World” Tuesday

This Pear Deck slide includes an example prompt for a social-emotional learning small-group conversation about a time a student...

Application for Remote Classroom Jobs

This Google Form job application allows students to share why they are interested in a specific role, why they would be a good candidate,...

Remote Classroom Jobs List

This slide shows different classroom jobs that can be assigned to and/or chosen by students in remote learning environments.

Partnering with SCO Family of Services at Bronx Arena

The program director for SCO Family of Services discusses social supports offered at Bronx Arena, and how the organization works with the...

Advocate Counselors Providing Social Support at Bronx Arena

Educators at Bronx Arena discuss the role of Advocate Counselors, who provide social supports to students in school.

Enrichment Schedule at Valor Collegiate Academies

The enrichment schedule at Valor is built to allow for social-emotional learning and an elective.

Prides at Valor Collegiate Academies

Students at Valor spend time in a single-gendered small group meant to foster community and individual non-academic support.

Social-Emotional Learning Coaching Example at Valor Collegiate Academies

Pride Leaders provide one-on-one academic and SEL coaching to their students.

Community Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

“The Valor Commitments” serve as the primary agreements community members make with each other, which guide the three primary...

Boys Class Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

The Valor Commitments serve as the primary agreements community members make with each other, which guide the three primary...

Girls Class Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

The Valor Commitments serve as the primary agreements community members make with each other, which guide the three primary...

Compass Development Pathways at Valor Collegiate Academies

Scholars progress through the competency-based pathways in Valor's social-emotional learning model, Compass.

Badge Work at Valor Collegiate Academies

Scholars progress through the competency-based phases in Valor's social-emotional learning model, Compass.

Phase (Badge) Renewal Boy's Circle at Valor Collegiate Academies

Scholars support one another in their social-emotional progression through Circle.

Compass Overview: Valor's Social Emotional Approach

Valor's social-emotional learning model is based on their Compass, a human development model.

Circle at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor students participate in a weekly “Circle” exercise, during which they work to improve themselves, their community, and their...

Working the Compass Theoretical Foundations at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor's social-emotional learning model is based on their Compass, a human development model.

Compass Foundational Framework at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor's social-emotional learning model is based on their Compass, a human development model.

Appreciations in Action at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars regularly show appreciation to one another during Circle.

Circle Walkthrough Tool at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor's social-emotional learning model is based on their Compass, a human development model. Valor students participate in a weekly...

Scholars Lead True North at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor students participate in mindfulness exercises that help them regulate their energy and attention.

6th Grade Boys Individual Work - Compass Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars engage in Individual, Relationship, and Community-based activities and often share through a communal practice called...

6th Grade Boys Individual Work Recommitment at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars engage in Individual, Relationship, and Community-based activities and often share through a communal practice called...

6th Grade Boys Relationship Work at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor scholars engage in Individual, Relationship, and Community-based activities and often share through a communal practice called...

Circle Work Overview at Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor's social-emotional learning model is based on their Compass, a human development model. Valor students participate in a weekly...

Social Emotional Learning with Peace Circles at Lovett

Lovett provides a social emotional learning component within its instructional model. Lovett educators discuss the benefit of peace circles...

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Social-Emotional Learning

Remote Classroom Jobs

Episode 4: Renton School District's Approach to Staff and Student Wellness, Personalization, and Engagement

Creating a District-Wide K-5 SEL Program

Renton’s Adult Wellness Website Screenshots

“Start Safe SEL” Presentation Examples

Active Spelling

“I’m on Top of the World” Tuesday

Application for Remote Classroom Jobs

Remote Classroom Jobs List

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Social-Emotional Learning

Districtwide Elementary SEL Block

Adult Wellness Website for District Employees

Start Safe SEL Lessons

Offer Opportunities for Fun

Social-Emotional Learning Small Groups

Remote Classroom Jobs

Single-Gender Grouping via “Prides”

Direct Instruction Centered on Social-Emotional Growth

Teachers as Coaches (“Pride Leaders”) for Small Groups

A Self-Directed, Competency-Based Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

Highlighting Essential Habits for Developing Excellence in Mind, Body, and Spirit

Increasing College Access Network: Overview

Episode 4: Renton School District's Approach to Staff and Student Wellness, Personalization, and Engagement

Creating a District-Wide K-5 SEL Program

Renton’s Adult Wellness Website Screenshots

“Start Safe SEL” Presentation Examples

Developing Students' Self-Management Skills at Chicago Public Schools

Just Move It 5

Active Spelling

“I’m on Top of the World” Tuesday

Application for Remote Classroom Jobs

Remote Classroom Jobs List

Partnering with SCO Family of Services at Bronx Arena

Advocate Counselors Providing Social Support at Bronx Arena

Enrichment Schedule at Valor Collegiate Academies

Prides at Valor Collegiate Academies

Social-Emotional Learning Coaching Example at Valor Collegiate Academies

Community Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

Boys Class Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

Girls Class Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

Compass Development Pathways at Valor Collegiate Academies

Badge Work at Valor Collegiate Academies

Phase (Badge) Renewal Boy's Circle at Valor Collegiate Academies

Compass Overview: Valor's Social Emotional Approach

Circle at Valor Collegiate Academies

Working the Compass Theoretical Foundations at Valor Collegiate Academies

Compass Foundational Framework at Valor Collegiate Academies

Appreciations in Action at Valor Collegiate Academies

Circle Walkthrough Tool at Valor Collegiate Academies

Scholars Lead True North at Valor Collegiate Academies

6th Grade Boys Individual Work - Compass Commitments at Valor Collegiate Academies

6th Grade Boys Individual Work Recommitment at Valor Collegiate Academies

6th Grade Boys Relationship Work at Valor Collegiate Academies

Circle Work Overview at Valor Collegiate Academies

Social Emotional Learning with Peace Circles at Lovett

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