The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is committed to making evidence-based SEL an integral part of education from preschool through high school through research, support for implementation and partnerships with states and other education leaders.
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CASEL’s Local to Global Impact
- 34,000,000
- Students
- 130,000
- Educators annually
- 50
- States
- 36
- Countries
CASEL offer solutions to educators’ most pressing issues
Absenteeism & Attendance
Absenteeism impacts socialization skills, reading skills, grades, test scores, graduation rates, and college enrollment and completion. SEL addresses the root cause, creating schools and classrooms where students want to be.
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Supporting Academic Instruction
With SEL and academics, there is no either/or. Instead, they are a natural pair. SEL helps create the conditions for student learning, while academic instruction provides a ripe opportunity for teaching and practicing social-emotional skills.
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Selecting an SEL Program
The CASEL Program Guide is designed to help educators and school administrators select an evidence-based SEL program that best meets the needs of their community.
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Featured Publication
What’s Next for SEL?
An EdWeek Q&A with CASEL CEO Dr. Joshua Starr
Dr. Starr shares his thoughts on the state of SEL, the education landscape, and his vision for CASEL’s future in this Q&A with EdWeek.
Professional Learning
Integrating SEL with Academic Instruction
August 25, 2026
at 1:00 pm — 3:00 pm EDT
Virtual
Webinar
Present and Thriving: Nurturing Student Connection for Better Attendance
September 22, 2026
at 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm EDT
Virtual
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