Social and emotional learning (SEL) refers to the accumulation of a range of knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Resources
Considerations for ESSA’s Non-Academic Indicator: Bridging Research, Practice, and Policy
This forum explored potential non-academic indicators that might be ready and appropriate for inclusion in state accountability systems under ESSA.
Scaling Effective Practices for Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care
This forum focused on research findings and the role of policy in ensuring youth in the foster care system can navigate their own pathway to long-term success.
Making Learning More Meaningful In A Reimagined Accountability System
This forum highlighted schools that are supporting meaningful learning by putting in place higher quality assessments.
Why Re-imagine Accountability?
This forum highlighted approaches to thinking more broadly about accountability.