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Call for Coaches
From Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program and National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development, The Aspen Institute
Guide
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookPreparing Children to Thrive: Standards for Social and Emotional Learning Practices in School-Age Settings
From Poonam Borah, Michael Conn, Karen Pittman, The Weikart Center, Forum for Youth Investment
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SEL Demonstration Initiative: Measuring Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time
From Katherine Plog Martinez, Kiley Bednar, Karen Pittman, Poonam Borah, Forum for Youth Investment and David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Learn moreSpotlights
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSEL Partner Spotlights from the SEL Demonstration Initiative
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Report
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookImplementing Social and Emotional Learning: Lessons from Three National Organizations
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
- Research
From Partners, SCE
Blog
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookKalamazoo Youth Development Network: Engaging Staff and Families in SEL Practice
From KYDNet Staff, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
Blog
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookHow Can Schools Effectively Implement SEL Programs?
From Ian Faigley, The Forum for Youth Investment
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookPreparing Youth to Thrive SEL Domains Overview
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
- Research
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAfterschool Alliance's SEL Toolkit
From Afterschool Alliance, Afterschool Alliance
Blog
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookFive Reasons Why Social-Emotional Learning and After-school Are the Perfect Match
From Bridget Laird, WINGS for Kids
Blog
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSummer Learning Programs: Benefits Beyond Academics
From Jessica Kannam, AYPF Policy Research Assistant, American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF)
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookBuilding the Core Skills Youth Need for Life
From Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookThe Power of the Adolescent Brain: A TAG Talk
From The Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs and Penn Translational Neuroscience Center, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Health
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookChanging Minds
From FUTURES without Violence, Changing Minds
Report
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookNational Study Shows Positive Impact of Circus Programming on Youth At Risk
From The David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, American Youth Circus Organization
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSocial and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time Settings
From Staff, The Wallace Foundation
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookInfographic: Social-Emotional Learning in Expanded Learning Programs
From Staff, Partnership for Children & Youth
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookMeasuring Quality: Assessment Tools to Evaluate Your Social-Emotional Learning Practices
From Staff, Partnership for Children & Youth
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookStudent Success Comes Full Circle
From Staff, Partnership for Children & Youth
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookRe-Imagining Migration
From The ReImagining Migration Project, The ReImagining Migration Project
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSEL Practices: Working with Students with Disabilities
From Staff, The David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Toolkit
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookGrowth Mindset for Mentors
From Staff, The David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Toolkit
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSelf-Management Toolkit
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Responsibility
From Staff, Transforming Education
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSelf-Efficacy Toolkit
Useful for:
- Research
From Staff, Transforming Education
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookUsing Surveys of Students' Social-Emotional Skills and School Climate for Accountability and Continuous Improvement
From Staff, Transforming Education
Report
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookMid-Atlantic Regional Educational Laboratories
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Report
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAdvancing Educational Equity for Underserved Youth
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookThe Long-Term Economic Benefits of Social and Emotional Learning
From Staff, Edutopia
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSocial-Awareness Toolkit
Useful for:
- Research
From Staff, Weikart Center
Research
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookGrowth Mindset is on a Firm Foundation, but We’re Still Building the House
Useful for:
- Research
From Staff, Weikart Center
Toolkit
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSEL Self Assessment - Internal Staff Use
From Nicaté Ferrill, Eastern Michigan University Bright Futures
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookA Parent's Resource Guide to Social and Emotional Learning
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
From Staff, Edutopia
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookNurturing Social-Emotional Learning in Out-of-School-Time
From Staff, Public Profit
Webinar
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSEL Market Research: The Wallace Foundation & Edge Research
Useful for:
- Research
From Staff, Greater Twin Cities United Way
Toolkit
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSEL in Practice: A Toolkit of Practical Strategies and Resources
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
From Walker, Olson, & Herman, University of Minnesota | Extension
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookGetting Intentional About Social and Emotional Learning: Promise, Progress, and Priorities
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
- Research
From Dr. Dale Blyth, University of Minnesota
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookIntentional Practices to Support Social & Emotional Learning
From Dale Blyth, Brandi Olson & Kate Walker, University of Minnesota | Extension
Brief
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookWays of Being: A Model for Social & Emotional Learning
From Dale Blyth, Brandi Olson & Kate Walker, University of Minnesota | Extension
Brief
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookThe Relationship Between Youth Program Quality and Social & Emotional Learning
Useful for:
- Research
From Margo Herman & Dale Blyth, University of Minnesota | Extension
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookPreparing Youth to Thrive: Technical Report Introduction & Chapter by Chapter Guide
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookStaff Rating of Youth SEL Skills
From David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Report
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookPreparing Youth to Thrive: Methodology and Findings from the SEL Challenge
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
From Charles Smith, Gina McGovern, Stephen C. Peck, Reed Larson, Leanne Roy, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
video
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookNew Brain and Old Brain - Tips for Emotion Management
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
From Ben Zimmer, AHA!
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookCalm Down and Get Back on Track - Tips for Emotion Management
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
From Ben Zimmer, AHA!
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookRochester Childfirst Network
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
From Staff, Rochester Childfirst Network
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookFinding Common Ground: Connecting Social-Emotional Learning During and Beyond the School Day
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Empathy
- Teamwork
- Responsibility
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
From Staff, Partnership for Children and Youth
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSeeds of Awareness
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
From Staff , GenerationOn
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookThe Science (and Art) of Readiness
Useful for:
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
From Stephanie Malia Krauss, Karen J. Pittman and Caitlin Johnson, The Readiness Project, The Forum for Youth Investment
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookDevelopment and Implementation of Standards for Social and Emotional Learning in the 50 States
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
- Teamwork
From Linda Dusenbury and Roger P. Weissberg, CASEL
Brief
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookNew Initiative to Promote Social and Emotional Learning
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
- Teamwork
From Staff, CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning)
Webinar
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAfterschool Webinar: Creating the Conditions for Social and Emotional Learning
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
- Teamwork
From Staff, Afterschool Alliance
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookDon't Grade Schools on Grit
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
- Teamwork
From Angela Duckworth, The Duckworth Lab, University of Pennsylvania
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAssessing Youth SEL Skills
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Article
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookWhy Social Emotional Learning is Essential for Students
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
- Teamwork
From Roger Weissberg, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
Staff Development Package
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSEL Strengths Builder Method
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookQuiz: How Much Grit Do You Have?
Useful for:
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
From Angela Duckworth, adapted for article, New York Times
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookThe Guidance Center of Westchester County's Foundation in Feelings Collaborative Action Program
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
From Staff, Guidance Center of Westchester County (NY)
Planning Tool
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookThe In-School and Afterschool Social and Emotional Learning Connection: A Planning Tool
From Staff, American Institutes for Research
Research Brief
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookLinking Schools and Afterschool Through Social and Emotional Learning
From Staff, American Institutes for Research
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookTransforming Education Growth Mindset Toolkit
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
From Staff, Transforming Education
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAssessing your SEL Practices
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Strengths Builder
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAssessing Your SEL Curriculum Design
From Staff, David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality
Guide
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookCommunity Service Learning Resource Guide
Useful for:
- Empathy
From Wyman Staff, Wyman
Learn moreTIPS
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookTeaching Public Speaking
Useful for:
- Initiative
From Youth On Board Staff, Youth on Board
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookGuidance for Youth Decision Makers
Useful for:
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
From Youth On Board Staff, Youth on Board
Guide
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookHow to be an Ally to Youth
From Youth On Board Staff, Youth on Board
Curriculum Package
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookPhiladelphia Wooden Boat Factory's Playbook
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookBuilding Trust Among Youth
Useful for:
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
From CYHUN Staff, Boy & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookBoys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee's Playbook
Activity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookGroup Energizer: Zip Zap Zop
Useful for:
- Teamwork
From CYHUN Staff, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
Staff Support
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookSocial Emotional Learning Toolkit from ACT for Youth Development Professionals
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
- Teamwork
From CYHUN Staff, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee
Learn moreCurriculum Package
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookVoyageur Outward Bound Schools' Playbook
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookExploring Diversity through Music
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Teamwork
From TPP Staff, The Possibility Project
ACTIVITY
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAdvanced Team Building
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
From TPP Staff, The Possibility Project
Activity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookExploring Life Experiences
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Emotion Management
From TPP Staff, The Possibility Project
Learn moreActivity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookChanging Scenes: Building Empathy
Useful for:
- Empathy
From Wyman Staff, Wyman
Learn moreActivity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookChanging Scenes: Communication and Active Listening
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Initiative
From Wyman Staff, Wyman
Activity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookChanging Scenes: Youth Development Through Service
Useful for:
- Responsibility
- Initiative
From Wyman Staff, Wyman
Guide
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookFacilitator Institute Ice Breakers, Team Builders and Debrief Activities
Useful for:
- Teamwork
From Wyman Staff, Wyman
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookNavigating Personal and Professional Relationships with Youth
Useful for:
- Teamwork
From YWB Staff, YW Boston
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookFacilitation: Troubleshooting Difficult Situations
Useful for:
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
From YWB Staff, YW Boston
Activity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookInIt Affirmations
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Emotion Management
- Teamwork
From YWB Staff, YW Boston
Activity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookUnderstanding Your Work style to Maximize Your Leadership Potential
Useful for:
- Emotion Management
- Teamwork
From YWB Staff, YW Boston
Learn moreActivity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookThe Safe Zone Project: Genderbread Person and LGBTQ Umbrella
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Responsibility
From PWBF Staff, Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory
Learn moreActivity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookGroup Bonding Exercise
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Emotion Management
From PWBF Staff, Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory
Activity
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookQuestions Will Cost You
Useful for:
- Empathy
From Dr. Scott Glassman , Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory
TOOL
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookHow to Mediate Conflict
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Emotion Management
From VOBS Staff, Voyageur Outward Bound Schools
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookTeambuilding through Play
Useful for:
- Teamwork
From VOBS Staff, Voyageur Outward Bound Schools
Learn moreACTIVITY
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookPlay-based Problem Solving
Useful for:
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
From VOBS Staff, Voyageur Outward Bound Schools
ACTIVITY
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookEncouraging Hopes and Dreams
Useful for:
- Responsibility
- Emotion Management
From VOBS Staff, Voyageur Outward Bound Schools
ACTIVITY
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookTeambuilding Exercise: Helium Pole
Useful for:
- Teamwork
From VOBS Staff, Voyageur Outward Bound Schools
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Share on Twitter Share on FacebookOrganizing and Advocacy Guidebook
Useful for:
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
From Youth On Board Staff, Youth on Board
Learn moreGuide
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookLobbying Tips
Useful for:
- Responsibility
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
From Youth On Board Staff, Youth on Board
Curriculum Package
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAHA!: Attitude. Harmony. Achievement's Playbook
Guide
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookHow to Build Active Listening Skills
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Teamwork
From Youth On Board Staff, Youth on Board
Learn moreGuide
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookTips for Giving Appreciations
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Emotion Management
From Youth On Board Staff, Youth on Board
Learn moreACTIVITY
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookCheck In Exercise: Thorns and Roses
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Emotion Management
From AHA! Staff, AHA!
ACTIVITY
Share on Twitter Share on FacebookGratitude Exercise
Useful for:
- Empathy
- Emotion Management
From AHA! Staff, AHA!
