SEL for Educators Toolkit (Transforming Education)

Description:

What is SEL for Educators?

Social-emotional learning (SEL) shares some similarities with terms such as emotional intelligence, resilience, well-being and self-care. However, the specific components of SEL for adults in school settings are unique.

Educator SEL is:

• The competencies that adults need in order to manage stress and create a safe and supportive classroom environment
• The skills and mindsets that adults need to effectively embody, teach, model and coach SEL for students
• The overall well-being and emotional state of adults in school settings

SEL for Educators Toolkit contains the following resources:

• The Professional Learning Presentation is divided into three sections: The What: Defining Educator SEL, The Why: Supporting Evidence, and The How: High-Leverage Practice. It is designed to provide both content and opportunities for engagement and practice.
• The Companion Guide presents additional details about the interactive components outlined in the presentation, as well as suggestions for pacing, facilitation, application, and further learning.
• The Snapshot summarizes the Five High-Leverage Practices and their corresponding strategies in a simple and accessible handout.
• The Reference List provides a comprehensive list of the resources consulted during the development of this tool for those who would like to dig deeper into the research on this topic.