SEL in 5 – Back to School
Read this past month's digest of SEL leadership insights as you prepare for the transition back to school.
Read this past month's digest of SEL leadership insights as you prepare for the transition back to school.
3 SEL Leadership Thoughts
As districts begin to welcome students back from summer break, it is important that we empower educators with the flexibility to choose activities that engage students academically while tending to their core social and emotional needs.
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Although adopting this “both and” mindset when it comes to SEL and academics is a daunting task, doing so is crucial to ensuring that our students feel validated, affirmed, and celebrated as they engage in rigorous instruction this summer.
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Starting a new school year is an opportunity to cultivate resilience and empathy in our students. By modeling and teaching these essential skills, we empower them to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
2 Quotes from SEL Leaders
“As you begin your teaching journey, think through each procedure, task, prompt, and assignment you give. If students don’t respond the way you thought they would, go back to number one, Reflect: Why didn’t they? Did it go better or worse than anticipated? What part isn’t sitting right with me? How can I adjust to improve learning?” – Rebecka Peterson
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“Parents and teachers are partners on your child’s learning journey, so don’t wait until back-to-school night. Let the teacher know what we can do to advance your child’s academic, social-emotional needs… This way, they develop a relationship with the teacher and they're also developing autonomy, which we try to instill in our children." –Theresa Maughan
1 Question to Reflect On
What specific areas of personal growth do you intend to focus on as you move forward into the new school year?
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Until next month,
Nick Woolf
Author of SEL in 5
Founder of Inside SEL
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