Check out these resources to see how different school districts are using SEL to support teachers, students, and parents during COVID-19
Burnaby School District (SD41): featuring a quick guide for implementing SEL at home. Check it out here: https://burnabyschools.ca/blog/2020/04/02/looking-after-mental-health/
Langley School District (SD35): This link features "Markin Minute Wellness Blogs"- health and wellness blogs on a variety of topics from 'feelings', to 'self-compassion', to 'returning to in-class instruction' and more.
Check it out here: https://www.sd35.bc.ca/news-events/district-board-news/ministry-updates-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/community-family-support/
North Vancouver School District (SD44): Check out this link which features a 'Mental Health Corner', including mindfulness activities, as well as links to various SEL resources: https://www.sd44.ca/sites/SEL/Covid19/Pages/default.aspx#/=
West Vancouver School District (SD45): This link is a community supports page that includes SEL resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nAyOt-32U9wk6ui_se7DL8mY_wt_W3-oLZX91PTj0Q0/edit?usp=sharing
Surrey School District (SD36): Check out Surrey's 'Social & Emotional Learning Ideas for Parents' (under the 'for parents' drop down) and other SEL resources here: https://surreyschoolsone.ca/
Richmond School District (SD38) has created the following Parent SEL Newsletters:
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Sunshine Coast School District (SD46) has created the following Staff Wellness Newsletter:
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Are you looking to build and support SEL in your school or community?
Check out these online resources to help you in your efforts.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the world’s leading organization advancing one of the most important fields in education in decades: the practice of promoting integrated academic, social, and emotional learning for all children in preschool through high school. Visit https://casel.org.
A collection of SELresources for educators and other adults who work with children and youth. Presented by the Edith Lando Charitable Foundation
& UBC Faculty of Education. Visit http://www.selresources.com.
George Lucas Educational Foundation is dedicated to transforming K-12 education so that all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. Founded by innovative and award-winning filmmaker George Lucas in 1991, we take a strategic approach to improving K-12 education through two distinct areas of focus: Edutopia and Lucas Education Research. Visit https://www.edutopia.org.
Collaborative Classroom, a nonprofit organization, improves the school experience of children across the globe by providing teachers with engaging curricula and ongoing professional learning that support the academic as well as the social and emotional development of the students we all serve. Visit https://www.collaborativeclassroom.org.
PREVNet is a national network of leading researchers and organizations, working together to stop bullying in Canada. It is the first of its kind in this country and a world leader in bullying prevention. Through education, research, training and policy change, PREVNet aims to stop the violence caused by bullying - so every child can grow up happy, healthy and safe. Visit http://www.prevnet.ca.
WellAhead is a philanthropic initiative that aims to improve child and youth mental health by integrating social and emotional wellbeing into K-12 education.
As a philanthropic initiative, we act as an enabler and supporter – working with existing organizations, initiatives and leaders to enhance their impact. Visit http://www.wellahead.ca.
Heart-Mind Online is for all those who are searching for evidenced-informed resources that educate the hearts of children. The collection of resources builds capacity in individuals and communities to support the Heart-Mind well-being of children, and promotes their positive social and emotional development. Visit https://heartmindonline.org.
