Our Guiding Principles of Social and Emotional Learning

To better understand emerging trends and established best practices, we have authored a guide which focuses on specific strategies which teachers can use to integrate SEL into academic instruction across PreK-12 classrooms.

↓

What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?

According to CASEL, social-emotional learning can be defined as: "the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions."

CREATE

Create nurturing spaces for students

INTEGRATE

Integrate SEL skill building into academics

INSTRUCT

Instruct SEL skills explicitly

REFLECT

Reflect on cultural aspect of SEL

RESPECT

Respect one's self and others

COMMUNICATE

Communicate about SEL with all stakeholders

EMPOWER

Empower students to take charge of their own SEL

CREATE

Create nurturing spaces for students

INTEGRATE

Integrate SEL skill building into academics

INSTRUCT

Instruct SEL skills explicitly

REFLECT

Reflect on cultural aspect of SEL

RESPECT

Respect one's self and others

COMMUNICATE

Communicate about SEL with all stakeholders

EMPOWER

Empower students to take charge of their own SEL

QUIZ #1: TRUE/FALSE

Educators cite Social and Emotional Learning as the biggest hurdle in Supporting English Learners.

TRUE: Educators cite Social and Emotional Learning as the biggest hurdle in Supporting English Learners
FALSE: Educators do not cite Social and Emotional Learning as the biggest hurdle in Supporting English Learners

QUICK QUIZ

You're right, this statement is TRUE

In our EL Survey, 77% of Teaches and 81% of Administrators agreed that social and emotional learning challenges presented a somewhat or extremely significant obstacle to effective EL instruction.

QUICK QUIZ

Sorry, this statement is not false, it is TRUE!

In our EL Survey, 77% of Teaches and 81% of Administrators agreed that social and emotional learning challenges presented a somewhat or extremely significant obstacle to effective EL instruction.

QUIZ #2: TRUE/FALSE

SEL Competencies Can Help Reduce Poverty and Improve Economic Mobility.

TRUE: SEL Competencies Can Help Reduce Poverty and Improve Economic Mobility
FALSE: SEL Competencies Cannot Help Reduce Poverty and Improve Economic Mobility

QUICK QUIZ

You're right, this statement is TRUE

SEL competencies are critically important for the long-term success of all students in today’s economy. A bipartisan 2015 report recommends several steps to scale up high-quality, evidence-based SEL programs as a core component of children’s education.

QUICK QUIZ

Sorry, this statement is not false, it is TRUE!

SEL competencies are critically important for the long-term success of all students in today’s economy. A bipartisan 2015 report recommends several steps to scale up high-quality, evidence-based SEL programs as a core component of children’s education.

What The Research Is Showing Us:

Researchers have found that instruction in SEL is as criticial to development and school success as academic instruction. 

81%

of parents believe that SEL is just as important as academic learning, according to our 2018 Social and Emotional Learning Report

66.6%

of educators surveyed said their school is in the process of implementing a school-wide strategic SEL plan

75%

of teachers surveyed say they are teaching SEL in their classroom, and 74% of teachers say they are devoting more time to teaching SEL today compared to five years ago

64%

of teachers currently teaching SEL felt they were only "somewhat prepared" to teach SEL, and only 22% felt they were "very prepared"

51%

of the teachers said that the level of professional development offered on SEL at their school is not sufficient

91%

of educators are knowledgeable about their school’s district’s plans for teaching SEL skills today, compared to 77% in 2018.

56%

of educators report that their school has begun implementing an SEL plan.

34%

of administrators report their institution is using standalone SEL programs. This is more than double the 16% of administrators who did in 2018.

More than 80%

of parents believe that SEL is not emphasized as much as it should be, that it has become even more important since the beginning of the pandemic, and that it is helpful for children learning online.

81%

of parents believe that SEL is just as important as academic learning, according to our 2018 Social and Emotional Learning Report

94%

of educators are aware of SEL, compared to 83% in 2018.

Over 90%

of educators believe that SEL will help provide short-term benefits such as reduced behavioral problems, improved grades, and less emotional distress.

84%

of educators believe that incorporating SEL into the core curriculum has become more important since the pandemic.

Classroom Resources 

Share SEL practices with your students by downloading and printing the poster to hang in your classroom, or download the guiding principles of SEL infographic.

FILL OUT THE FORM FOR

More SEL Resources

First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Company Name
Country
State

Online Resources