Taking Social-Emotional Learning Schoolwide

<p>What's the secret to making schoolwide SEL <em>work</em>? <p>Growing numbers of people recognize that social-emotional learning (SEL) is central to a well-rounded education and to success in life outside and beyond the school building. What's missing is the know-how and framework for weaving SEL into the fabric of the school. <p>In this highly practical and eminently readable book Thomas R. Hoerr shows teachers administrators and other school staff how to integrate the Formative Five success skills (empathy integrity self-control embracing diversity and grit) with school culture essentials by answering these questions: <p/>1. How can you ensure that your school or district is helping students develop their SEL skills across disciplines? Address your <strong>values vision mission.</strong> <br>2. What effective programs and activities support student development of SEL skills at the classroom school and district levels? Consider your <strong>practices.</strong> <br>3. How can you leverage personal relationships within the school and in the community to cultivate students' appreciation of how the differences among us make us stronger? Involve your <strong>people.</strong> <br>4. How can you weave an SEL narrative into your school's culture? Live your <strong>narrative.</strong> <br>5. What can you do to establish and nurture a welcoming school environment as you strive to enhance students' SEL skills? Embrace your <strong>place.</strong> <p>Replete with real-life examples from the author's years as a school leader relevant findings from the research and helpful strategies for use at all levels and with all K-12 populations <em>Taking Social-Emotional Learning Schoolwide</em> is the ultimate blueprint for making sure students and staff are equipped to thrive.