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Taking our SEL Competencies into Everyday Life
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SEL Competencies EDU Video Series
The outstanding Dallas ISD SEL Team has put together a series of videos to help in and out of school time educators and administrators increase their understanding and implementation of SEL competencies. The videos can be completed individually or within your campus teams. Watch the Overview Video...
SEL Out of School Time Curriculum Guide
Big Thought and Dallas Afterschool have partnered to create the SEL OST Curriculum Guide. The curriculum provides16 units including skill building and skill practice that aligns to both the Sanford Harmony and Leader in Me in school curricula. Each unit includes connections to literacy, creative exploration, movement, play and guided discussions. See the curriculum...
Wallace Foundation Releases PSELI Video
Dallas has been one of six communities nationwide exploring social and emotional learning that aligns in school, out of school and at home SEL experiences. A new report from the Wallace Foundation and RAND Corporation highlights insights from the first two years of the initiative.  Watch the Video...

Virtual SEL Training through Dallas ISD
Dallas ISD’s SEL Department will offer multiple live virtual training sessions (via Zoom) throughout February & March for Dallas ISD staff members to learn more about key SEL practices.  Download the training flyer and remember to register in Cornerstone!

Discussing Critical Issues
Students across the country are feeling the effects of a rapidly changing world. America's Promise Alliance has developed a discussion guide that covers:
  • Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Race & Racism
  • Virtual and Blended Learning
  • Communicating across Ideological Differences
Download the Guide...
Talking about Civics through SEL
With so much happening in our political world, think about ways you can put your SEL competencies to use as you talk with learners about civics. NPR showcases how to engage emotions and relationships in conversations about civics. Read more...

Building Partnerships Inside & Outside the Classroom
Authentic partnerships help create and support positive student experiences both in school and out of school. Join CASEL, the Wallace Foundation, and leaders from Palm Beach County on Fri., Feb.19 from 12-1pm as they share findings about how in school and out-of-school time partners can work together to align and implement SEL. Register...

The Core 4 Guiding Principles are belief statements developed jointly by the SEL Dallas community They represent our collective vision for SEL implementation.

Learners are working on themes of Resilience throughout SEL Dallas campuses. What does that mean to our students? What they share might surprise and inspire you. Watch the video...
SEL Dallas Family
Discussion Series 
As part of the SEL Dallas partnership, join Dallas ISD’s SEL Department for a series of one-hour family-focused virtual sessions to learn about social and emotional learning (SEL) and important SEL skills. There's still time to register for the Hopes & Dreams session. Register...
Family Engagement Video Playlist
Families can now learn about and practice SEL principles from home with new SEL Family Engagement videos in English and Spanish from the Dallas ISD SEL team. Check out the playlist...
Friendly February
We need our friendships more than ever this year! Let's focus on doing our best to be a good friend to all. An act of kindness and connection ripples out and impacts on so many more people than we realize, and it also boosts our own happy hormones! Check out the daily acts of friendliness...
Resilience & Self Care
As our learners explore resilience, we adults can reflect on the connections between resilience and self care. By caring for yourself, you are giving yourself resources to manage stress. Learn more from the Resilient Educator...
SEL Dallas Book Club, K-2
Tuesdays at 4 and 4:30pm
Register
Principal Webinar - Rebounding & Rebuilding
Provided by Wallace Foundation
Fri., Feb. 12, 12-1pm
Check your email inbox for registration info

SEL Dallas Book Club, 3-5
Thursdays at 4pm
Register

Family Engagement Series - Parent-Teacher Conversations
Wed., Feb. 17, 4:30-5:30pm
Register
 
 
 
SEL Dallas is a partnership across Dallas ISD, Big Thought, Dallas Afterschool,
and the
City of Dallas Park & Recreation department.

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