Falling Deeper into SEL, Virtual Learning and Family Engagement
SEL NEWS OCTOBER 2020
Early Lessons From Schools and Out of School time Programs Implementing SEL
The first public report that highlights the collective work of SEL Dallas and the other five communities in the PSELI (Partnership for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative) has been published.
This report takes a look at the study of social and emotional learning implementation to date. It offers early lessons for schools and out-of-school-time programs on how to carry out high-quality social and emotional learning instruction. Read more.
SEL Dallas Virtual Classroom
As some learners and educators continue with virtual learning, teachers and students still need a place were they can connect and learn in a common space. Due to physical distance between our after school program leaders and Dallas ISD colleagues, the SEL team wanted to provide engaging content using Bitmoji!. SEL Specialist Christina Kelso created a how to video on building a Virtual Classroom in Bitmoji and is currently training
other SEL Specialist for their campuses. Christina also explains how to create your a Virtual Locker activity. This is a great tool for adults to build relationships skills and get to know one another.
Supports from RAND 2019 Spring Survey Report
RAND researchers present results from a spring 2019 survey of a nationally representative sample of kindergarten through grade 12 (K–12) public school teachers about their approaches to supporting students’ social and emotional learning (SEL) and the factors that might influence those approaches. Read more.
Updated CASEL SEL Framework
CASEL recently updated its SEL framework to highlight the important roles played by individual classrooms, schools, families and the community at large. The CASEL 5 addresses five broad and interrelated areas of competence and highlights illustrative examples for eachfive. It also provides quality implementation of well-designed, evidence-based, classroom programs and practices is a foundational element of effective SEL. Read more.
New Microsoft SEL Badges!
Microsoft has created new SEL elements to Teams and OneNote designed to assist educators in promoting SEL during virtual learning. Read more.
Distance Social and Emotional Learning
Momentous Institute shares a
useful webinar on their learning's of implementing SEL during social distancing and remote learning. Learn how these findings might transfer to your own classroom environment. Watch here.
Take the Together for SEL Pledge
By signing this CASEL SEL pledge you are committing to social emotional learning and how
one can action to create positive change for youth. Let's start with ourselves. Over 100 people are already signed up! Read more.
This month we want to highlight Environment and how it enhances the learning experience. See how Venesa Sokolovic, SEL Coordinator for Dallas ISD shares how to practice mindfulness and the key benefits to a healthy mindset.
Family Engagement Coordinator, Sandra Martinez, shares details on how to create
aTreatment Agreement and the usefulness of this activity for parents, students and families.Watch here.
Ways Parents Can Think Like Teachers to Improve Virtual Learning With many parents filling the role as primary educator, Good House Keeping shares strategies that might ease the challenges of distance learning and pod learning. Find helpful ways to support at home learning. Read more.
Keeping Halloween Fun and Safe Halloween and fall holidays may have a different spin due to COVID. With some simple shifts, youth and families can still enjoy their favorite fall activities. Read more.
SEL Conversations at Home Social and emotional learning can continue seamlessly at home. Changing Perspectives provides tips to inspire conversations to help navigate this unprecedented time. Read more.
Creating COVID Self Care Plans
The pandemic has made coping with anxiety and trauma more challenging than before. Community Health Network shares one patient's story of anxiety in the time of coronavirus and how a self care plan helped her thrive. Read more.
Self Care Advice from the 2020 Teachers of the Year
"There is more to life than just work even if you enjoy your career." - Tabatha R. Award-winning teachers offer personal perspectives about prioritizing self care. Watch here.
SEL Dallas Advisory Committee Meeting: Introduce First Public PSELI Report
Wednesday|Nov. 4 12:30pm - 2pm
Fall Phase I
PLC Meeting
Monday|Nov. 9
3:30pm - 5pm
Phase II Meeting: Introduce Public PSELI Report Thurs | Nov. 19 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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