What is Different About this Approach to SEL?
An Outcomes-based Approach
The framework articulates clear outcomes to support the development of SEL Competencies. By crosswalking several frameworks, there are clear identification of needed behaviors, habits, and approaches to develop in our students.
Banded Grade Levels - EY to 12
The competencies and anchor standards have been further articulated at banded grade-levels (EY, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-10, 11-12), bringing an even greater degree of clarity of what we should be teaching toward and developing in our SEL programs.
Develop a Schoolwide Approach to SEL
The organization of the framework allows you to elevate program develop for SEL programs to a level typically ascribed to academic subject areas. The Implementation Tools support a process to create a guaranteed and viable curriculum for SEL at your school.
An Eye Toward Assessment
Because the framework was developed through the lens of outcomes-based instruction, assessment is the next step for this work. The framework was created with this in mind so that schools can monitor, measure, and ultimately assess and report on students SEL competency development.
“A systemic approach integrates SEL across all key settings where students live and learn.”
— CASEL
SEL. Everywhere and Everyday.
Elements of a Whole School Approach to SEL
A Shared Philosophy
You are clear on your “why” and you have articulated your “why” to the community.
Morning Meeting-Advisory
There are agreed upon expectations and an articulated philosophy and agreements about what competencies will be developed during these times and how teacher will develop them.
Role of Counselors
Clear roles are defined for counselors related to Social and Emotional Learning.
Health Education
A comprehensive program is in place for all students and its is clear what outcomes for SEL live in health education classes.
Assessment
Data is collected on student outcomes and implementation of SEL programs is monitored.
Core Academic Content
Opportunities have been identified for connections and development of the SEL Competencies in the core curriculum.
SEL Curriculum
Curriculum is mapped, anchor standards and student outcomes are used to develop programs.
School-wide Approach to Behavior
The school has identified an approach and philosophy to support for student behavior.