Resources

Working parents face increasing challenges in balancing personal and professional responsibilities, especially with remote work and disruptions in childcare, necessitating supportive workplace environments to enhance employee well-being and productivity. Research suggests t...

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Establishing student-centered discipline practices reduce disruptive behaviors and empower students to handle conflicts through assertive communication and emotion regulation strategies creating an environment where everyone feels valued and ready to learn.

Creating and sustaining a Whole Community Approach to SEL for your school or district can be challenging. We had the pleasure of talking with Leslie Anway, PsyD, NCSP, the Director of Resilient Schools at Pima County School Superintendent’s Office in Tucson, about creating sustainable system changes within schools.

Seven ways to recharge when you need to take a meaningful break.

Insights from Cait Kamins, Director of Human Development and Upper School Advisory at Viewpoint School

Movies are a great way to decompress and can also be a great SEL education tool. Below are some recommendations.

Michelle Cristella shares her six tips for educators seeking to establish and improve their school's advisory programs using the IFSEL model.

Inclusive and autism-affirming SEL can reduce bullying and the need for masking by fostering understanding and acceptance of autistic students' social and emotional differences.

Emotionally safe classrooms are responsive to students’ needs and perspectives, affirm students’ identities and have consistent and predictable routines and procedures.

SEL Practice to Prioritize Connection and Belonging

If the increased investments in SEL made over the last several years are to yield the intended outcomes for students, the social and emotional wellness of those leading that work must be a priority.

In the rush to finish the year academically, it is important to take time to meet the social and emotional needs of students. Here are some activities to close the year with hope and joy.

Interview with Kate Casper discussing how Winsor School uses a comprehensive, community-centered approach to SEL.

Free tool uses a student-centered, whole-community approach to help organizations better understand the strengths and areas for growth of their current SEL Program

Using the power of collective empathy to figure out the "how" of our daily lives.

Podcast discussing what SEL is, it's importance for communities and how SEL is important for aspects of our mental health.

Seven low-prep, high-impact strategies for Advisory Programs

A daily check-in with students offers an opportunity to strengthen self-awareness, decision-making, social awareness, empathy, and relations

Jessica Stralkowski, an advisory teacher at the American School of Dubai, discusses how she uses SEL to prepare for a service learning trip.

How La Jolla Country Day School uses SEL Practices to solve the “Now what? How do we best support the wellbeing of students?”

How Seattle Country Day School use a broad focus of SEL to create a reliable foundation on which all students can mature.

Interview of Julie Lemley, High School Principal, International School of Beijing - by Nick Haisman-Smith

Nick Haisman-Smith, Executive Director at IFSEL offers us his perspective on the “How” and “What” of supporting SEL in AISA Schools.

To celebrate The United Nation's World Book and Copyright Day on April 23, the IFSEL Team is excited to share some fascinating resources.

An excerpt from Meredith Dodd's essay by the same title ......

6 Things to Check that Might be getting in the Way of the Inclusive Power of an Appreciation Circle Practice in your School Community.

In our students’ over-scheduled and busy days, there is a critical need for educators to offer windows where students can pause.

Refresh and reconsider some of go-to online teaching tools.

To our Black students, colleagues, and communities - you matter. Your lives matter. We stand with you now and always.

Inspire your students to contribute to a meaningful cause or service project this summer. Here's a few resources to help.

Mary Michaels Estraada recounts the power of Checking In.

The IFSEL team's curated ideas that, we hope, address some of the SEL needs of students and educators.

Valentina Rodriguez, MD. School Therapist, frankly discusses her experience at the IFSEL Summer Institute.

Six strategies to fuel relationships and empathy in Middle and High School Advisory/Homeroom

Morgan Ome reflects on the impact SEL had and has on her life and work.

Learn about Seattle Country Day School's approach to SEL.

Guest author Jessica Berlinski writes a thoughtful piece on the power of SEL and Open Session.