Building People: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids, Families, Schools & Communities brings together a dozen wide-ranging perspectives on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to present a comprehensive picture of the SEL landscape in Schools and Communities and provide action steps for educators, families, and leaders. - Pathway to Success- What is our way forward? Benefit from effective strategies for making SEL a practical reality in all Learning environments.. - Forecast for the Future- How is SEL expected to develop in the next 5-10 years? Learn about the teaching practices and supports coming to the forefront that will help educators, families, and other leaders better meet the needs of kids. - Cost of Maintaining the Status Quo- What risks do we face if SEL isn\'t prioritized in all Learning environments? Gain insight into how Kids are harmed when there is no proactive, defined approach to SEL.
You will discover applicable ways to improve SEL wherever you live and work as the contributors take you through the following discussion points: - The Current State of Play- What is being done locally, regionally, nationally, and globally to address kids\' Social-Emotional needs? Get a detailed look at how SEL is currently practiced in Schools and Communities and how perspectives have evolved over time.
All education stakeholders-from those who work in a school or district to Families or other community leaders-will gain a better understanding of SEL and what it looks like in practice through this book.
The content experts featured here are among the leading drivers of SEL\'s growth across the global education spectrum, and each has a deep understanding of the practical techniques that can help to overcome the obstacles to addressing kids\' Social-Emotional needs.
This book\'s contributors represent a diverse group of nationally and internationally renowned researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders whose collective body of work addresses multiple facets of SEL and its successful implementation in numerous relevant contexts.
Building People: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids, Families, Schools & Communities brings together a dozen wide-ranging perspectives on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to present a comprehensive picture of the SEL landscape in Schools and Communities and provide action steps for educators, families, and leaders
