What is SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)?
Definition: Social-emotional learning (SEL) is how children and adolescents learn and apply knowledge and skills to develop healthy identities and confidence, set and achieve goals, manage feelings, work and play with others, show empathy, make responsible and caring decisions, and solve problems. Through SEL, students are better able to learn and contribute to a positive school environment. These skills are what build foundational knowledge to support the Profile of an LCPS Graduate and career readiness skills.
SEL Instruction with Second Step
Overview of curriculum
Family Access Information and how to get the school specific code
SEL School to Home Connection
Ways that they can support their students (examples: SEL Family Guide, SEL Family Fun Activities at bottom of SEL webpage)
Family Communication
Ideas: Update weekly with grade-level communication; link the weekly Announcement Guide
How does SEL benefit our students?
SEL Supports ONE LCPS Strategic Plan for Excellence:
Goal 1: Empowered Students
ACTION 1.1 – Core Academic Excellence
Enable student academic excellence by providing rigorous and culturally-
responsive instruction to develop all students as knowledgeable critical thinkers, creators, communicators, collaborators, and contributors.
ACTION 1.3 – Care for Students
Ensure a safe and affirming learning environment for all students by implementing a system of supports to address their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Strategy: Provide social and emotional learning and mental health, nutrition, and wellness services for all students
ACTION 1.4 – Student Voice
Create regular opportunities to hear and act on student interests, experiences, and dreams.
