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"Teachers need to be more that just content educators, they must also pay attention to the Psychological needs of students to teach the whole child."
​-Linda Darling-Hammond

​Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the Key to
​Motivation and Student Growth
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SEL is nothing new, it summarizes what inspiring teachers do everyday! Integrating the social and emotional needs of our students into our instruction has the power to change lives, improve academics, and create an inspiring classroom culture. 

As educators we are bound by the requirement to teach the whole child, this includes addressing issues of equity brought on by poverty, lack of resources, trauma and other challenges our students face. These tools can help our students emerge smarter and better prepared to face 21st century challenges.
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Expand Your Tool Kit, Expand Your Students!

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) drastically affects the wellness of our students.  This translates into poor outcomes in the classroom and in adulthood. As teachers we can make a huge difference in our students' lives, through our interactions and commitment to serving the whole child.​
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Test Your SEL Skills Now! Take the Survey to Find Areas for Growth

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an emerging new focus in education. Ignoring these needs results in poor performance in the classroom, and negative outcomes in adulthood. Check out this video to get a better understanding of SEL, and how this website can help build your skill set.