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This indispensible guide provides educators with an overview of what social, emotional, and character development (SECD) is; why it’s so important; and how to infuse simple character-building lessons throughout the curriculum and all aspects of the classroom and school. This, in turn, will create a civil, caring, and respectful school environment in which all students will flourish.

Sections Include:

What is Social, Emotional, and Character Development (SECD)?
Decision Exercise
Where Does SECD Come From?
Nine Ways to Promote SECD in Students
Why Do We Need SECD Now?
Five Is for SECD Success
Programs to Build SECD
The SECD Payoff
Everyone Needs a Consistent Problem Solving Strategy (UPS)
Making the Case for SECD: Answering the Tough Questions
Building SECD through Literature & Social Studies
Involving Parents
Integrating SECD into Lessons
Creating the SECD Classroom Checklist

Ed Dunkelblau PhD., is a nationally known speaker on the topics of social-emotional intelligence, humor, and health. He has a master’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in vocational and rehabilitation counseling from Columbia University, and a doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas, which recently recognized him as distinguished alumnus.

Dunkelblau is founder of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning, an organization designed to provide programming, training and resource development for schools, corporations, and other groups on the subjects of therapeutic humor and social-emotional learning (SEL). It supports the development of social and emotional skills, increasing the likelihood of success and satisfaction at school, work, and home.