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School Climate Improvement: Resource Package
To improve school and district climates, the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments’ School Climate Improvement Resource Package includes resources to meet a range of needs among those who are interested in improving school climate. Districts may also choose to implement the School Climate Survey.
School Climate Improvements
For concrete steps for leading a successful effort, download The Reference Manual on School Climate Improvements from The National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments. Page 7 offers instructions on how to use the manual
School Partner Agreement
A sample agreement that includes a “Virtual Programming Protocol” under Partner Responsibilities.
Score Institute’s High-Dosage Tutoring Planning and Implementation Guide
Various strategies support learning acceleration, but implementing tutoring is at the core. The Score Institute’s High Dosage Tutoring Planning and Implementation Guide includes a helpful section (pages 4-6) on preparing to staff your tutoring program.
Second Step
A SEL web-based program for middle school – focuses on the growth mindset and can be integrated into homeroom, advisory or elsewhere.
SEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
The playbook provides more details on key strategies that enhance SEL skills.
SEL Educators Unite! Supportive Online Communities of Practice
The webinar covers how educators are using digital communities to support each other professionally, socially, and personally during the COVID-19 crisis and examples of powerful communities of practice and how they leverage the collective efficacy of thousands of dedicated professionals to both provide quick access to expert support and advocate for support and resources.
SEL Priority Setting Questionnaire
A tool to get a quick snapshot of your district’s current approach to SEL and identify which key activities to focus on.
Self-Care for Teachers
A handout that can help staff incorporate self-care practices into day-to-day routines.
Self-Care: Self-Talk for Secondary School
A short collection of activities to help middle and high school students develop the key self-care practice of positive self-talk, ranging from affirmations to gratitude.
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