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Explicit SEL instruction

SEL standards are taught and reinforced. Students have consistent opportunities to practice, and reflect on social and emotional competencies.
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Explicit instruction on common expectations for behavior

Common expectations for behavior are created with students, shared, taught, and reinforced at the classroom and school level.
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SEL integrated with academic instruction

SEL learning targets are shared with students and integrated into instructional content and teaching strategies in all classrooms.
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Youth voice and engagement

Staff honor and elevate a broad range of student perspectives and experiences by engaging students as leaders, problem solvers, and decision-makers.
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Supportive school and classroom climates

Schoolwide and classroom learning environments are supportive, culturally responsive, and focused on building relationships and community.
Instruction is engaging, relevant and accessible to all.
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Staff SEL

Staff have regular opportunities to cultivate their own social, emotional, and cultural competence, collaborate with one another, build trusting relationships, and maintain a strong community.
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Supportive discipline

Discipline policies and practices are instructive, restorative, supportive of growth, and equitably applied.