1. PSEL, not SEL

Social Emotional Learning is largely based on one’s Psychological development, creating a platform for how one approaches relationships and emotional resiliency.

 

2. Paradigm Driven

Before skills can be taught, a paradigm of child development needs understanding. The reasons why these ‘tools’ aren’t present is just as important as teaching them.

 

3. Educator Receptivity

Faculty need to be invested in this work, believing in its efficacy before adapting a program. Buy in is a result of understanding and valuing both theory and practice.

 

4. Whole School Approach

Learning needs to be integrated into every aspect of the school, including the mission/vision, policies/ procedures, and teacher orientation/PD.

 

5. Community Based

Parents need to be involved in learning about PSEL, to build strong home school partnerships that support healthy child maturation.

 

6. Leader Led

The elements of PSEL learning need to be modelled by district leadership. This isn’t just for kids, this is a way of living for all people, old and young.

 

7. School Culture Infused

The intersection of individual wellness and organizational health needs to be considered. Implementing PSEL impacts and is impacted by the school milieu.

 

8. Wellness Linked

When PSEL is designed for the adult learners, it’s the foundation of a wellness campaign, supporting faculty and parents. Wellness and behavioral health are linked.

 

9. Safety

PSEL can reduce the risk of school violence. Understanding healthy vs. unhealthy aggression is just one aspect of this work.

 

10. Needs Based

A universal goal is to meet our needs while considering others. All PSEL have awareness, communication and negotiation of needs at the core.

 

 

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