A survey administered in the summer of 2020 in which teachers reported concerning levels of student engagement with remote learning overall and stark differences along racial and socio-economic lines that make engagement in learning markedly more challenging.
The CASEL Guide to Schoolwide Social and Emotional Learning
Guide includes a tool that provides a model for structuring a conversation about developing a shared vision for SEL or integrating SEL into your school’s existing shared vision and a tool that provides guidance for creating staff shared agreements through a collaborative process to articulate core mindsets and values that will guide staff members’ interactions …
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Nine Elements of Effective School Community Partnerships to Address Student Mental Health, Physical Health, and Overall Wellness
A white paper that outlines elements necessary for creating and sustaining effective partnerships to improve student mental health, physical health, and overall wellness.
School Partner Agreement
A sample agreement that includes a “Virtual Programming Protocol” under Partner Responsibilities.
Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist
A checklist to create or refresh a trauma-informed action plan with five key components: School-wide policies and practices; Classroom strategies and techniques; Collaborations and linkages to mental health resources; Family partnerships and Community Linkages.
Keeping Secondary School Students Connected to School When Schooling is Remote
An engaging power point presentation with research and resources on student engagement and the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic.
ALP ASSESSMENT CAPTURE TOOL (DISTRICT VERSION)
A tool to help districts evaluate digital tools that support asynchronous, online or blended learning for teachers.
Education and Career Plan (ECP) template and guides
Students who create a plan during high school that they update and revise year-to-year with guidance from caring, knowledgeable adults are both better prepared for life after high school and more aware of how their educational and career plans are interconnected. When students know what courses and activities align to their interests and goals for …
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Remote Learning Instructional Improvement Toolkit
Trauma-informed practices
Use the reflection questions and list in this article to inform your district or school’s selection of trauma-informed practices. For example: begin class time with a social ritual; introduce a short “mental stretch” break during class; offer monitored hangout time before class starts; and create small groups that meet socially.