It's difficult to track success.  Another challenge we face at the high school level is students not being comfortable opening up or not being open to the conversation around SEL.  Being able to have mature, honest conversations can be a challenge. 

In my school, social and emotional learning is a vital part of our culture and climate.  We have a club called Sources of Strength, where student leaders host events and build awareness surrounding mental health and social awareness.  They do a fabulous job, and I also believe a lot of the SEL culture comes from the teacher as well.  Establishing a safe place for students to open up and be themselves is very important. 

I would personally define SEL as students being able to self-regulate and be aware of their emotions.  Being able to communicate their feelings on the inside and knowing how to navigate them moving forward. 

Our School district uses Naviance and Career Cruising

SEL is the process of how students manage their social and emotional skills.  These skills help them set positive goals and help them make good decisions as well as build relationships with others.

We use Naviance to engage students in career exploration. 

Our school district uses Naviance to support career exploration and planning, while counselors meet one-on-one with students to discuss scheduling options and align courses with their career goals. We also provide presentations that outline scheduling choices and highlight CTE program opportunities so students and their parents can make informed decisions about their pathways.

Great questions, not sure we have a way to measuring impact/success.  We give tests and can see the results of lesson and plans.  SEL growth is harder to quantify, so making it impossible to value or track progress.

SEL is the process in which students develop the ability to understand and manage themself.  Mainly their emotions as they grow.  They also need to learn how to build healthy relationships, make responsible decisions, and navigate social situations effectively.  Which many do not do. 

One of the best ways I feel I get my student thinking is working in groups whether in a classroom or at home this naturally brings out social-emotional skills.

List of things is:

1.People have to communicate clearly

2. Listen to different perspectives

3. Figure out how to handle disagreements when they come up.

It also pushes individuals to be accountable to the team and work toward a shared goal, which helps build empathy and stronger relationships over time. Conflict resolution is not just winning the majority vote.