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Social-Emotional Learning

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“Focus first on all students and their social and emotional needs. This is a devastating time for all Virginians and we must put the needs of our students before all else.” -Taken from Virginia Learns Anywhere

The Virginia Department of Education created the Continuity for Learning (C4L) Task Force to develop this guidance document for educators to meet the immediate needs of supporting learning remotely.

Video Resources

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What is SEL? Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. The creators of Second Step show what social-emotional skills are and the important role they play throughout our lives.

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This video reviews the purpose for social distancing and how to thrive during this stay-at-home time with good personal habits and thoughtful family interactions such as maintaining schedules, self-control, managing anxiety, sharing the housework, being pleasant, apologizing, and knowing when you need space from others.

Webinars

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Social Emotional Wellness Quick Guides

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Social-Emotional Wellness Considerations for Military-Connected Learners
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Social-Emotional Wellness Considerations for Early Learners
Social-Emotional Wellness Considerations for Parents and Caregivers Document Cover
Social-Emotional Wellness Considerations for Parents and Caregivers
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The document from the American School Counselor Association and the National Association of School Psychologists provides guidance to school divisions in supporting student social-emotional learning and mental and behavioral health amind COVID-19 closures and school reopenings.
An initial guide to leveraging the power of social emotional learning
School leaders can take action now using this guide to co-create supportive learning environments where all students and adults can enhance their social and emotional competencies, feel a sense of belonging, heal, and thrive.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

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Six strategies for school teams to ensure a safe, predictable and positive as students return to school after an extended time away.
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Check out featured resources supporting educators and families during Novel CoronaVirus at home.

COVID-19 Specific Support Resources 

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The National Center on Safe and Supportive Schools provides resources and support so that educational stakeholders can collaborate to sustain safe, engaging and healthy school environments that support student academic success.
Priority for Trauma Sensitive Remote Learning - Keeping Connection Strong
How do we adapt a trauma-sensitive lens in an equitable way— while teaching remotely—in a time of rapidly increasing stress? And how do we provide support to educators who are living with their own stressful situations?

For Questions or Additional Information about Social-Emotional Learning supports contact:

Helen Barrier (hbarrier@vt.edu)

Sue Schulz (suschulz@vt.edu)

Jen Baldwin (jebaldw3@vt.edu).