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. 

One challenge of incorporating social-emotional learning is finding consistent time within an already demanding academic schedule, as well as ensuring staff feel adequately trained and confident to deliver SEL instruction. Another challenge is gaining full buy-in from all stakeholders, including students and teachers, who may not immediately see the connection between SEL and academic success.

In our high school, social-emotional learning principles are present in advisory periods where students engage in lessons on self-awareness, goal setting, and relationship skills. They are also evident in restorative practices and peer mediation programs that help students build empathy, manage conflict, and take responsibility for their actions.

Social-emotional learning is the process of developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills that help students succeed both academically and personally. As a school counselor, I define SEL as intentionally teaching and modeling the skills students need to understand themselves, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions in everyday life.

We use Naviance assessments with Freshman and Sophomore students to get them thinking broadly about careers that match with their interests and abilities. We also offer a Work based learning program (SLE) with multiple employers in the community. We take students to career and college fairs to get them interacting with potential employers and Admissions Reps. 

SEL describes learning as being able to collaborate with others in a manner that promotes healthy sense of self and a work ethic that shows you believe in yourself and others. Positive SEL is the foundation for long term employability. 

It truly takes a village- collaborative approaches and communication among staff allow a full scale career development program where students benefit greatly. It is important to clarify roles so that colleagues work together resulting in effective programs.