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SEL skills are malleable; they can be taught, nurtured and learned

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Explicit teaching of SEL skills

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SEL skills are a huge predictor of success in life outcomes

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Dispositions and attitude matter a great deal and should be an important part of the teacher selection process

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More positive learning environments

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Programs need to be developmentally appropriate

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greater academic achievement
problem solving
social awareness
empathy

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Reduction of discipline and conflict

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Train teachers! Reaching older teachers is hard! Have to hire openness and life-long learners.

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 Demetrius, Junelie, Christy- using SEL to address gender and racial disparities and discipline

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 Demetrius, Junelie, Christy- using SEL to address gender and racial disparities and discipline

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- the struggle of having certain teachers set in their ways and working to having them pivot to understand the importance of SEL to help thrive in the classroom

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- how SEL impacts future success and the importance of SEL in the classroom

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- every adult plays a role and everyone can help foster SEL
- all members of the community, both in and out of school can help with this

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We need to make sure that all teachers that are hired are will to be trained or trained with and SEL Frame work.
It is import to make sure that SEL is not a lot of work added on- it should be apart of the daily practices and curriculum

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- constant practice, this is ongoing and making SEL part of the culture and not just instructional

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- adults play a crucial role
- take advantage of every situation to foster SEL (lunch, recess)
- routine is so important, routine is so important, make it a habit

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 Demetruis, Junelie, Christy- to is very important to take a proactive approach.

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 Demetruis, Junelie, Christy- to is very important to take a proactive approach.

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Teachers need to have the background knowledge of SEL in order to work in education. Secondary teachers may have the hardest time transitioning to SEL compared those at the elementary level.

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Demetrius, Junelie, Christy- SEL is essential for it eliminating gaps in achievement defined by income and racial ethnic differences

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Demetrius, Junelie, Christy- SEL is essential for it eliminating gaps in achievement defined by income and racial ethnic differences

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The parents are instrumental in implementing SEL. Prehaps we can do workshops and even employers offer time of for parent to get workshops on SEL

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There are a variety of framework out there to support such as Jones - the 3 competencies

Can be developed strongly in after school clubs and activities and there are real opportunities there

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-It takes a village and it is about teaching all aspects of character education/SEL

SEL is not taking your opinions/rights of a parent to instill values into their children.

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They skills can be learned and need reiterated in all content areas.
SEL and Public Health/Mental Health go hand in hand.

ALL individuals who contact a student need to have SEL skills. Need to be aware of what is being taught. Growth Mindset.

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Child development, alignment to developmental stage, and role of adults in SEL. Adults matter!
Culture change not a quick change.

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Professional development - has to start with admin and then the teachers.

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Consistency is key!