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Social Emotional Learning

What is Social Emotional Learning?

Social Emotional Learning at Vanderhoof Elementary

A-West Summer Resources

**This list is not comprehensive. For additional resources dial 211 on your phone 24/7 or go to the website - 211 website.

Local Resources to Meet Basic Needs

SEL Resources in the Home

Child Mind Institute 

Child Mind Institute has a variety of resources and information for families on mental health disorders, learning disorders, and a variety of challenges that many families share such as divorce, body image, discipline, media, etc.

10 Ways to Discipline without Controlling Our Kids

Get suggestions of how to discipline your child in a positive and intentional way that supports the development of social and emotional skills. This is a great resource for how to talk with your children on preventing child abuse:

The Hot Chocolate Talk Returns to Help Prevent Child Abuse

By equipping parents and caregivers with a free, research-based how-to-guide (plus additional online resources) full of easy-to-use tips, simple conversation starters, and expert advice the Hot Chocolate TalkTM takes the guesswork out of knowing what to say to children about sexual abuse prevention and when to say it. 

Social Emotional Learning in Jeffco

Jeffco Public Schools creates and maintains a positive climate and culture in schools that is inclusive and safe for students, families and staff. With a commitment to empowering successful and productive citizens,  the district supports the growth of students through leveled, evidence-based implementation of social emotional learning programming.

What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which students and adults gain and apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to deal effectively with daily tasks and challenges.

Jeffco has adopted the five core competencies of SEL outlined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL). 

  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Management
  • Social Awareness
  • Relationship Skills
  • Responsible Decision-Making (CASEL, 2020)

SEL happens in safe and supportive school, family and community environments that support development and provide opportunities and recognition for successfully applying skills.

Meet the SEL Specialist

Kara Watts-Schroeder

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