Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

“Social and emotional competence is the ability to understand, manage, and express the social and emotional aspects of one’s life in ways that enable the successful management of life tasks- such as learning, forming relationships, solving everyday problems, and adapting to the complex demands of growth and development” -Maurice Elias
This course will provide an overview of Social Emotional Learning in schools and explain the five core social emotional competencies. Participants will research SEL curriculum and standards from NYSED as well as content area integration crosswalks. Educators will learn the benefits of teaching SEL by researching successful implementation from schools across the nation, spanning all grade levels. In addition, participants will research growth mindset as well as mindfulness and the correlation with academic achievement.

ONLINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only