2013 CASEL Guide
Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs
Preschool and Elementary School Edition
The 2013 CASEL Guide identifies well-designed, evidence-based social and emotional learning programs with potential for broad dissemination to schools across the United States. Based on CASEL’s work in research and practice spanning nearly two decades, we provide a systematic framework for evaluating the quality of classroom-based social and emotional learning (SEL) programs. In addition, the Guide shares best practices for district and school teams on how to select and implement social and emotional learning programs.
Released at a briefing on September 20 in Washington, the CASEL Guide can be a valuable resource for educational leaders and teams aspiring to implement research-based approaches to promote students’ social-emotional development and academic performance. It also offers guidance to SEL program developers who seek to improve their programs, researchers who evaluate SEL programs, and policymakers who want to encourage the use of best educational practices.
The 2013 CASEL Guide was developed with generous support from NoVo Foundation and 1440 Foundation.
Download a 2-page summary of the CASEL Guide.
Our Methodology
Learn about how programs were reviewed and selected.
Learn about how programs were reviewed and selected.
Learn about how programs were reviewed and selected.
Program Ratings
View ratings of programs according to their design, implementation supports, and impact on students.
View ratings of programs according to their design, implementation supports, and impact on students.
View ratings of programs according to their design, implementation supports, and impact on students.
How to Use the Guide
Learn strategies for selecting and implementing programs that fit your district’s or school’s needs.
Learn strategies for selecting and implementing programs that fit your district’s or school’s needs.
Learn strategies for selecting and implementing programs that fit your district’s or school’s needs.
