CASEL’s Professional Development Offerings

• WHAT: 12-hour, self-paced virtual course including videos, personal reflection, activities, and discussion questions
• WHO: Classroom teachers and school staff; available for self-study and self-led group learning
• WHAT’S COVERED: A deeper dive on the foundations of SEL, how to teach and model SEL, how to build a supportive classroom culture, how to integrate SEL into academic instruction, and how SEL supports both students AND the adults in a learning environment.
• WHEN: Self-paced, with access to materials for one year
• HOW LONG: 7 lessons varying in length
• HOW MUCH: $225 for individuals; $200 per for 10+ participants; $175 per for 20+ participants;
• TAKEAWAYS: Strategies to build a classroom culture where all students feel a sense of community, have their curiosity sparked, and get the support they need to learn and grow. Plus, a 12-hour certificate of completion and the option to obtain graduate-level credit through the University of San Diego.

Launching August 2026 – pre-register today!

• WHAT: Virtual series of 6 self-paced learning modules including videos, personal reflection, activities, and team discussion questions
• WHO: K-12 educators, administrators, instructional coaches as well as team leaders; available for self-study and self-led group learning
• WHAT’S COVERED: The five SEL core competencies and how adults can apply and practice these competencies with students and colleagues, and in their daily lives 
• WHEN: Self-paced, with access to materials for two years
• HOW LONG:  Series of six 30-60 minute learning experiences
• HOW MUCH: $175 for individuals; $150 per for 8+ participants; $125 per for 40+ participants; $1,500 for CASEL-provided series facilitator package
• TAKEAWAYS: Easy-to-use strategies to reflect on and apply SEL in their interactions with colleagues, students, and others; discussion questions and activities for group engagement; 6-hour certificate of completion

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• WHAT: Self-paced course or facilitated in-person or virtual series designed to enable participants to lead schoolwide or districtwide SEL
• WHO: Leadership teams ready to strategize and plan for SEL implementation in their school or organization
• WHAT’S COVERED: Structured around CASEL’s Guide to Schoolwide SEL, this course leads participants as they assess their strengths and areas for growth, develop a shared vision and measurable SEL goals, define action steps, and explore tools they can use with their community.
• HOW LONG:  12-15 hours
• HOW MUCH: $250 per person or $200 per person for teams of 4 or more. Large group pricing and customization available.
• TAKEAWAYS: Guided action planning for leading schoolwide or districtwide SEL, resources to facilitate inclusive community discussion to support SEL buy-in, tools and activities to support staff learning about SEL at any experience level

“It gave me the opportunity to reflect and plan as well as gain the confidence to implement the plan and advocate for SEL in both my school and district.” – Administrator

“We’re not just throwing things at the wall anymore. We’re using data to see what’s working and what’s not. We’re making sure SEL is having a real impact.” – SEL Lead

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• WHAT: Self-paced online course
• WHO: Staff, parents/caregivers, community partners, or anyone who wants the SEL basics
• WHAT’S COVERED: Our “Social and Emotional Learning 101.” Learn the fundamentals of SEL, how it connects to your daily life, and how it can support your relationships with young people.
• WHEN: Anytime!
• HOW LONG: 1 hour or less
• HOW MUCH: Free!
• TAKEAWAYS: Certificate of completion, workbook of reflection activities, facilitation guide to lead an in-person experience in your school or district

“This course helped me reflect on ways to improve highlighting teachable SEL opportunities in my interactions with students.” – Teacher

“Thank you for this course. It was extremely useful for me as a school administrator.  I really like your approach to SEL. It was clear, explicit and easy to understand and apply. The material is excellent and I can see how I can use it in a workshop or with my staff.” – Administrator

Go to course

• WHAT: Virtual workshop
• WHO: K-12 leaders, teachers, out-of-school time professionals, and professional learning facilitators
• WHEN: Self-paced version will be available early 2026, live virtual sessions scheduled throughout the year or upon request. 
• WHAT’S COVERED: The 3 Signature Practices for Social and Emotional Learning, a simple but meaningful way to integrate social and emotional learning into all classrooms, meetings, and gatherings. Perfect for jumpstarting implementation in districts, schools, and workplaces.
• HOW LONG:  2 hours
• HOW MUCH: $75 per enrollment, group workshops and discounts available 
• TAKEAWAYS: Certificate of completion; actionable strategies for leading gatherings that build relationships, set expectations, offer opportunities to collaborate and connect, and elevate student voice; handout of activities and links

“This experience felt super-supportive. There were materials provided to help follow along, opportunities to connect with peers to discuss and retain learning, and hearing from various facilitators helped keep the conversation upbeat. Great experience!” – School Administrator

Past participants overwhelmingly (95%) said they left knowing how to design activities that reinforce SEL.

Register Now for Summer/Fall Workshops

To offer this workshop for your school or district, contact us at pr******************@***el.org.

• WHAT: Virtual workshop
• WHO: K-12 classroom-based educators, administrators, and instructional coaches
• WHAT’S COVERED: How to design academic learning experiences that inspire curiosity, motivation, persistence, and a love of learning by incorporating SEL strategies into instruction 
• WHEN: Live virtual sessions scheduled throughout the year or upon request 
• HOW LONG:  2 hours
• HOW MUCH: $75 per enrollment, group workshops and discounts available
• TAKEAWAYS: Ready-to-use tools to help you harness SEL strategies to support academic learning and engagement through instructional techniques and lesson plan design.

“Honestly this was the first seminar in years that I found something new. The handout and guide, examples, activities, individual reflection, and group discussion were WONDERFUL!”

“There was an excellent balance between sharing information, working through activities, and sharing our thoughts.”

Register Now for Summer/Fall Workshops

To offer this workshop for your school or district, contact us at pr******************@***el.org.

The Exchange is returning in February 2027 as a one-day virtual convening.

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• WHAT: CASEL experts explore all aspects of your school’s or district’s operations, including leadership, operations, instruction, family and community engagement, human resources, and more. We engage in deep discussion with leaders, meet students, and visit campuses. Our goal is to help you identify strong work you can build on as well as new opportunities for growth in SEL implementation.
• WHO: Schools and districts seeking to assess and inform their current SEL implementation
• WHAT’S COVERED: SEL as it appears in all aspects of the district’s current work, including culture and climate, leadership, academics instruction, discipline, student support, etc.
• HOW LONG: 1-3 days in-person; multi-month engagement start to finish
• HOW MUCH: Starting at $10,000
• TAKEAWAYS: A comprehensive report and presentation of observations, strengths, potential challenges, and our recommendations for short- and long-term goals and strategies to achieve a sustainable approach to SEL, as well as follow-up contacts.

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• WHO: District leaders and central office employees
• WHAT: An in-depth collaboration with CASEL on interventions designed to tackle the root causes of absenteeism
• WHAT’S COVERED: CASEL offers guidance on examining the critical elements of school culture, developing new strategies for relationship-building and welcoming students to school, and implementation support and advice on evaluating impacts and when to make adjustments
• TAKEAWAYS: A comprehensive approach to addressing the nuanced causes of absenteeism, so that school becomes a place students want to be.

To be notified when Improving Attendance launches, sign up here.

• WHAT: Four-part guided planning process, can be offered live/in-person, virtually, or hybrid
• WHO: District leadership teams of 6-12 members
• WHAT’S COVERED: Guidance and key steps a leadership team needs to create a district strategic plan for SEL, plus one-on-one coaching for the district SEL leader to prepare for the engagement, support facilitation of team collaboration, and plan for implementation and sustainability
• HOW LONG: 18-20 hours
• HOW MUCH: Starting at $40,000 
• TAKEAWAYS: Robust districtwide SEL strategic planning document, including a vision connected to district strategic efforts and priorities, social and emotional learning priorities to guide long-term work, and a one-year action plan and aligned evaluation measures to track progress

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• WHAT: A rigorous leadership experience where SEL leaders deepen their expertise, build systemic implementation plans, and engage in a collaborative community of practice alongside peers and national experts
• WHO: Leaders from rural, suburban, and urban school districts and regional offices who are responsible for overseeing or guiding systemic SEL work
• WHAT’S COVERED: 3 hours of monthly live meetings with workshops on leadership and implementation, peer inquiry circles to tackle common challenges and innovative solutions, and individual connections with a “journey partner” and a CASEL mentor
• HOW LONG: 10 months (August through June)
• HOW MUCH: $6,000 per person
• TAKEAWAYS: Connection with role-alike professionals, deep knowledge about SEL implementation tailored to your district, personalized feedback on an implementation plan; completion of a Capstone project; ongoing, scheduled convenings with 200+ Fellows alumni and the wider CASEL community’ and opportunities to share your work and learn from others through CASEL briefs and blogs.

“After I entered my first office hours, it was the moment I realized I was no longer a team of one but part of an incredible community of collaborative support and collective wisdom.”

“If you’re leading the SEL work in your area, you can feel like an island. This [experience] has been an opportunity to create a map and chart that course from your island to someone else’s island.”

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• WHAT: This two-year program aims to strengthen the expertise of leaders from various countries within similar regions, fostering a supportive community dedicated to learning, growth, and collaboration.
• WHO: SEL leaders employed by an organization at the federal, state, regional, or local level, including universities, NGOs, or similar institutions who hold responsibility for leading SEL efforts within their communities.
• WHAT’S COVERED: Explore both the theory and practice that underpin CASEL’s approach to social and emotional learning, gain insights into how SEL is being implemented and adapted in various countries and cultural contexts, apply SEL principles to enhance personal development, partner with CASEL to broaden understanding and strengthen connections within the global community, and build expertise through CASEL’s four focus areas: building support and planning, adult SEL, SEL for students, and adopting a lens of evaluation and continuous improvement.
• HOW LONG: 2 years
• HOW MUCH: $10,000 (USD) per person annually; $20,000 total for the program’s full two years
• TAKEAWAYS: Connection with role-alike professionals, deep knowledge about SEL implementation tailored to your region or community, personalized feedback on an implementation plan; completion of a Capstone project; ongoing, scheduled convenings with International Fellows alumni and the wider CASEL community’ and opportunities to share your work and learn from others through CASEL briefs and blogs.

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