Social and Emotional Learning
Social and emotional learning (SEL) teaches children how to deal with their emotions, resist impulsive behavior, resolve conflict, and make positive and effective choices. SEL develops the essential skills that children need to be successful in school and in life.
Research shows important connections between children's SEL skills and academic performance. In fact, a recent meta-analysis showed that using SEL curricula can help raise achievement test scores up to 17 percentile points.
SEL and Academics
Good News About Academics: SEL Programs Work
By Committee for Children Staff
The Positive Impact of Social and Emotional Learning for Kindergarten to 8th-Grade Students (PDF)
By CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
Linking Literacy and Language with Social and Emotional Learning
By Donna Bryant
SEL and School Climate
Social and Emotional Learning and Bullying Prevention (PDF)
By CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
Sharing the Load: Ownership of School Reform
By Dr. Marvin W. Berkowitz
School and Life Success
21st Century Skills Vital for Future Workforce
By Committee for Children Staff
The True Purpose of Education
By Dr. Marvin W. Berkowitz
Walking the Peaceful Talk
By Dr. Marvin W. Berkowitz
The Cost of Emotional Illiteracy
By Daniel Goleman
What School Is All About
By Valerie Maholmes
SEL and Families
Powerful Parenting: Building Relationships and Instilling Confidence
By Bridgid Normand, M.Ed.
Schools, Families, and Social and Emotional Learning (PDF)
By CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
