| By: Kim Gulbrandson Character Education and SEL: What You Should Know Are you wondering whether character education and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the same? You’re not the only one. Learn their differences and how to tell them apart. Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson How SEL Supports Your MTSS Efforts (Part 2) As we dig deeper into how to implement both social-emotional learning (SEL) and MTSS, both of which are about explicit teaching, learn how students benefit from explicit instruction in social skills and behavioral development. Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Implement SEL Within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (Part 1) Part One of our series to help you navigate and harness the strengths of both Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and SEL to meet the needs of all your students. Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Want to Implement Both SEL and Restorative Practices? Read This Are you currently implementing a restorative practices or social-emotional learning (SEL) program and now considering implementing both? Learn from our examples and tips on how to integrate and maximize the benefits of both. Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Don’t Miss These Connections Between SEL and Trauma-Informed Practice When we cannot know for sure whether children have experienced trauma, the use of trauma-informed practices and supports becomes more important in creating safe learning environments. Social-emotional learning and competencies are key in carrying out these practices so that kids feel supported and can thrive. Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Educators, Here Are 6 Ways You Can Encourage Parents to Visit ParenTeenConnect.org Have parents ever approached you about challenges with their teens? Have you seen the look of exhaustion on their faces? Maybe you’ve had one or more of those moments with your own teen. Do you remember feeling at a loss for what to say or do, oRead More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson 4 Common Parent-Teen Challenges and How Educators Can Help Are you an educator or community member who works with teens? Has a parent ever asked you for resources or ideas to help navigate challenges with his or her teen? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, then Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Why Kindness Matters “I experience kindness daily because I lead life with a positive perspective.” When my friend told me this, she reminded me how easy it is to go about our days without thinking of the little acts of kinRead More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Putting the Tennessee Social and Personal Competencies and School Counseling Standards into Action Hello, Tennessee school counselors and leaders! Are you looking for ways to easily incorporate the Tennessee Social and PeRead More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Three Ways to Foster a Positive Classroom Climate How long have you been working on classroom climate? My guess is you began working on it before you even stepped into your first classroom, and you’ve continued to adjust and refine your efforts ever since. Improving and maintaining a positive climate is a continuous process. Hone your strategies for creating a safe, supportive learning environment.Read More