How Can Districts Help Teachers Develop Social-Emotional Skills?
Summary: This article reports on the efforts of a California school district to improve social-emotional skills for both teachers and students. These efforts include reinforcing the connection between SEL and academic achievement, the importance of teacher social-emotional well-being, and the importance of collegial support;
Source: Michael Gallagher, Education Week, June 28, 2017
Categories: SEL Basics, School Culture/Climate, SEL Teacher Training, Teacher Satisfaction, Wellness
CDC: Local School Wellness Policies
Summary: The CDC has provided a number of resources about Local School Wellness Policies including sample policies and several PowerPoint presentations to help schools create wellness policies based on accepted models and the district’s own needs.
Source: Center for Disease Control, http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/wellness.htm
Categories: School Health, Wellness
