On Friday, March 26, thousands of teachers, students, parents, researchers, school districts and organizations are uniting to celebrate the second-annual International SEL Day.
While the landscape of K-12 education has been significantly altered these past twelve months, International SEL Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the importance of social-emotional learning, emphasize the power of relationships, and start to rebuild (and reimagine) our communities.
Research shows that social-emotional learning (SEL) improves well-being, increases academic outcomes, and provides our youth with the necessary tools to excel in college, career, and life. Districts across the country have experienced the power of SEL-driven learning to positively impact student achievement, behavior, attendance, and school climate. And, with districts across the country preparing to reintegrate students to in-person learning, it's clear that social-emotional learning must be prioritized in order to foster safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments for our students.
To celebrate International SEL Day, our team curated an updated list of our most popular SEL resources. From stories on how social-emotional learning is making an impact in schools, to grab-and-go resources for supporting SEL, we hope you’ll find insights and tools that you can take back to your district or community today.
ADULT SEL
- A Comprehensive Guide to Adult SEL
- Panorama's Adult SEL Toolkit for 2020-21
- How to Lead Adult SEL in School Districts: 4 Experts Share Best Practices and Tips
- Teacher Wellness: 6 Resources and Ideas for Self-Care
EQUITY-CENTERED SEL
- 2020 NJ Superintendent of the Year on Dismantling Inequity Piece by Piece With Panorama
- 7 Must-Ask Questions About Equity for District Teams
- The District Leader's Guide to SEL and Equity
- What 12k Students Tell Us About Equity in Education
HIRING FOR SEL
- 7 Social-Emotional Learning Jobs Your District Needs to Hire For in 2021
- 7 Ready-to-Use SEL Job Descriptions for 2020-21
RESEARCH ON SEL
- Research Brief: What New Research Tells Us About SEL and the ABCs of Student Success
- Are Stronger SEL Skills Linked to Better Attendance, Behavior, and Grades?
- Unpacking the Connections Between SEL and Attendance
- Reducing Behavior Incidents in Schools: What Can SEL Tell Us?
- SEL As a Remedy for Course Failures? What You Need to Know
- What If Students Have More Confidence in Their Growth Mindset Than Their Teachers?
- What 12k Students Tell Us About Equity in Education
SEL AT HOME:
- 6 Strategies to Increase Parent Engagement in Social-Emotional Learning
- Family Engagement in Schools: A Comprehensive Guide
- How to Engage Families in SEL [Templates & Protocols]
- SEL at Home: Top Resources to Share with Families
SEL IN ACTION
- A Unified Vision for College & Career Readiness: Social-Emotional Learning in Racine Unified School District
- How DC Public Schools Uses Panorama to Track SEL Goals & Build a Culture of Love
- How Johnston County Public Schools Uses Panorama to Support Students’ SEL Through Tiered Interventions
- How CASEL Partner Districts Use Social-Emotional Learning Measurement
- How SEL Can Promote Hard Conversations About Mental Health: Olathe Public Schools
- How One High School in Indiana Uses SEL to Unlock Academic Growth
- Promoting Whole Student Supports in the Hawaii Department of Education
- Scaling Social-Emotional Learning in Fresno Unified
- Social-Emotional Learning Check-In Template
- The Outlook for SEL in 2021: What Experts Say About Implementing with Fidelity
SEL IN REOPENING
- The Role of SEL in Reintegrating to In-Person Learning: 6 Tenets to Guide Your Transition Plan
- Returning to In-Person Learning: A Look Inside K-12 Reopening Plans for the Spring and Fall of 2021
- How Panorama Aligns with CASEL's SEL Roadmap for a Successful Second Semester
- Restorative Practices Toolkit
- Student Check-Ins Question Bank
SURVEY INSTRUMENTS
- Panorama Social-Emotional Learning Survey
- Panorama Equity and Inclusion Survey
- Panorama Family-School Relationships Survey
- Panorama Teacher Well-Being Survey
- Panorama for Hybrid Learning
MEASURING SEL
- 5 Strategies to Build Buy-in for Social-Emotional Learning Assessments
- A 4-Step Protocol for Using SEL to Support Individual Students
- Using SEL Data to Guide Small Group Supports
- How School Districts Measure SEL to Support the Whole Child
- How to Embed Social-Emotional Learning Data into MTSS
- How to Integrate SEL and PBIS
- How to Share SEL Data with Students
- The Power of Sincere Care: How Virginia School Divisions Are Measuring and Supporting SEL
