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District Framework

A comprehensive framework of 10 essential areas for systemically implementing SEL throughout a district. Districts that implemented these 10 components saw improvements in school climate, behavior, attendance, graduation rate and academic achievement.

Expertise Vision Align Resources Communication
Needs Assessment
Research in Action
A framework for the systemic implementation of SEL by school districts.
Continuous Improvement
Programming Integration Standards Professional Development
Planning
Measuring Impact
Implementation
Continuous Improvement
Asset 27
Communication
Communicate SEL as a priority to stakeholders
Asset 23
Vision
Develop a district wide vision and long term plan
Asset 17
Align Resources
Align Financial and Human Resources
Asset 29
Build Expertise
Develop central office expertise and capacity
Asset 20
Needs Assessment
Conduct SEL related needs and resources assessment
Asset 24
Professional Development
Design and implement effective professional development programs
Asset 18
Integration
Integrate SEL with district initiatives
Asset 28
Programming
Adopt and implement evidenced based programs
Asset 19
Standards
Establish K-12 SEL standards
Asset 21
Continuous Improvement
Establish systems for Continuous Improvement
Not sure where to begin?
Use our priority setting questionnaire to reflect on your district’s current SEL implementation and help identify areas for future focus.
Priority Setting Questionaire