Product Overview
This quick-reference laminated guide, written by The Academy for Social-Emotional Learning in Schools, co-led by Maurice Elias and Patricia Heindel, identifies a proven approach school leaders can use to implement systemic social-emotional and character development (SEL/SECD) in their schools. It reflects the structure of the online course, Brick By Brick: A Leader’s Guide to Building SEL in Schools, developed by the Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab at Rutgers University. Following a brick-by-brick building analogy, it presents a structured, five-step process that cross-role stakeholders with leadership responsibilities can follow to create inclusive, supportive, and academically thriving environments for students.
The guide identifies
- Four building blocks for bringing social-emotional and character education into schools
- Features of classrooms that activate students’ social-emotional skills
- Eleven principles for cultivating a culture of character
- Approaches for finding and selecting the right SEL program for your school
- Four dimensions of character
- Ways to systematically embed SEL and culturally responsive education pedagogy
- Strategies for self-reflection and building emotional competencies as a leader
- Recommendations for how and why to connect with other schools undertaking similar initiatives
- The structure and functions of a strong leadership team
- Ways to increase buy-in among the staff
- How to assess readiness and prepare for change
- Suggestions for engaging parents in SEL initiatives
This guide is an indispensable resource for those taking the online course or for any school leader ready t implement social-emotional and character development in their school.
About the Author: The Academy for Social-Emotional Learning in Schools (SELinSchools.org), co-led by Maurice Elias and Patricia Heindel. It offers online certificate programs in SECD Instruction and SECD School Leadership, sponsore by Rutgers University and Saint Elizabeth University. The Academy uses a cohort model, with each program consisting of three courses, the third of which is a unique, supervised online practicum in your own work setting.
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