Office of Social and Emotional Learning celebrates schools earning CPS supportive school certification.
Importance of strong multi-tiered system of supports for students.
Key Characteristics of Supportive Schools
Warm, Welcoming Culture: Students feel safe and connected to peers and adults.
Exemplary Staff and Stakeholders: Commitment beyond academics, aiming for social-emotional support.
Goal: 100% of students being college and career ready.
Additional Supports: Ensuring all student needs are met, with a focus on social-emotional learning.
Implementation
SEL Team: Central to the efforts. Volunteers planning professional development for the year.
Monthly Meetings: With network SEL to bring new strategies and insights back to schools.
Teacher Development: Motivating and empowering teachers through PD and support.
Building Relationships: Classroom activities and norms fostering positive relationships.
Proactive Approach: Mitigating behavioral issues, absenteeism, and office referrals, ensuring more instructional time.
Student Norms: Consistent expectations from pre-K through 8th grade on behavior and conduct.
SEL Integration
Everyday Practice: SEL integrated into daily curriculum, from Second Step program to lesson integration.
Cross-Curricular: Embedding SEL in reading, math, and cooperative groups.
Monday Mentoring: Ensures every student has a relationship with an adult other than the classroom teacher. Focus on understanding and managing emotions.
Mindful Practices: Includes yoga, journaling, and using calm-down bottles for emotional regulation.
Conflict Resolution and Support Systems
Peace Centers: Spaces in classrooms for students to calm down and manage emotions.
Restorative Conversations: Addressing disagreements through dialogue and peer support.
Agency Partnerships: Providing on-site and off-site counseling and additional support when needed.
Community and Relationships
Parent Engagement: Love notes from parents displayed to support children's emotional well-being.
Modeling Behavior: Staff demonstrate appropriate behaviors and communication for students to emulate.
Student Leadership: Older students trained to guide and support younger peers in SEL principles.
Holistic Approach: Emphasis on balancing academic success with social-emotional needs.
Resources
For More Information: Visit the Office of Social and Emotional Learning Knowledge Center page or email for guidance.