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Social and emotional learning starts at home. Parents and families are critical partners in helping their children develop social and emotional know-how. They can model the kinds of skills, attitudes, and behaviors we want all students to master. And they can be important advocates for SEL at school.
With the help of parenting and SEL expert Jennifer Miller, we have developed a list of resources that can assist parents in learning more about SEL in schools and in their own parenting practices. All of these resources can be accessed at no cost.
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Resources on Social and Emotional Learning
Learn more about what you can do to promote SEL in your school and at home:
Identifies a number of resources including blogs, articles, and videos for parents on fostering social and emotional skills like kindness, gratitude, persistence, and more.
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National Council on Family Relations: Zippy News This association dedicated to the multidisciplinary understanding of families provides a weekly e-newsletter with news about the latest research, job openings, grant and publishing opportunities, and more.
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Video: SEL for Parents An informational video by CASEL and Chicago Public Schools for parents on social and emotional learning (View in Spanish).
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Youth Service America Supports youth as significant contributors to communities through learning, leadership, and service.
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Countdown to School Success A month-by-month school year guide from the U.S. Department of Education points parents to tools, resources, and tips for getting involved with children’s learning.
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Available in English & Spanish
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Common Sense Media Reviews movies, apps, video games, and other media available to children.
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Parents’ Guide to Student Success This guide from the National Parent Teacher Association reviews learning standards at each grade level to help parents understand what their children will be learning and how they might support those learning goals.
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Confident Parents, Confident Kids: Family-School Partnerships This site contains resources and articles geared specifically to help parents in their efforts to support their children’s learning.
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Great Schools, Great Kids A community resource to find and share information about schools.
