Tier 1 Social-Emotional Support
Universal social-emotional learning curriculum and classroom integration strategies designed to support the development of social-emotional competencies for all students. These approaches establish a foundation for positive relationships, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and responsible decision-making.
Key Components
- •SEL curriculum integration
- •Classroom community building
- •Emotional literacy instruction
- •Conflict resolution teaching
- •Trauma-informed practices
Implementation Strategies
- •Dedicated SEL instruction time
- •Integration with academic content
- •School-wide SEL practices
- •Adult modeling and practice
- •Family engagement in SEL
Assessment Tools
- •SEL competency assessments
- •School climate surveys
- •Student self-reflection tools
- •Observational checklists
- •Universal mental health screening
Evidence-Based Practices
Elementary
- Morning meetings and closing circles
- Feelings identification activities
- Calm-down corners and strategies
- Friendship skill building
Middle School
- Advisory SEL curriculum
- Peer relationship building
- Stress management techniques
- Identity development activities
High School
- Goal-setting and future planning
- Mindfulness and self-regulation
- Healthy relationship education
- Leadership and service learning