The Institute for SEL Impact Fund, in partnership with Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, was established to support IFSEL's financial aid program for individuals, schools, and districts. IFSEL is committed to ensuring equitable access to our programs for all educators, with the belief that financial barriers should not limit opportunities for growth and development. The Fund also supports innovative program development to help IFSEL meet the changing needs of young people.

Read our 2024 Impact Report.

If you would like to learn more about IFSEL's work and the Impact Fund, please connect with Executive Director, Nick Haisman-Smith.

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IFSEL's
Mission & Vision

The Institute for Social and Emotional Learning empowers educators, young people, and parents to transform their schools into caring, inclusive communities. We imagine a world where empathy abounds and all people thrive.

IFSEL’s Reach

In 2024, IFSEL supported the deepening of SEL practices and curriculum:

  • Providing Professional Development to 3,500 K-12 educators, administrators, and counselors
  • Reaching an estimated 35,250 students from 190 schools in the US, China, Malaysia, Germany, Thailand, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Ghana, Romania, Singapore, and Japan
2024 Impact Report

Commitment to Social Justice & Equity

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Innovative Program Development

  • Over 200 lessons and 500+ free resources
  • Launched IFSEL’s Resident Teacher Program - catalyzing IFSEL's program development and lesson piloting in classrooms in US, Panama, China, and Vietnam
  • 64 School and District SELf Reflection Tools completed and reported
  • Established new structures to advance high-quality delivery of The Open Session, now being offered to Middle and High School students in over 40 schools worldwide

Sharing IFSEL’s Whole-Community Approach to SEL Worldwide

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  • 98% of Educators rated IFSEL's Professional Development experience “Excellent” or “Very Good.”
  • Learn about our direct impact through educator testimonials
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