SEL Online Module

The Washington Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Online Module is designed to build knowledge, awareness, and cohesiveness for teachers, administrators, and school staff of what SEL is, and why itis important. The module explains how to implement and integrate SEL into different contexts using the Washington SEL Framework. 

Module Structure, Focus, & Key Topics Covered

OSPI recommends that all school staff engage in professional learning to develop a common vision and language for student social emotional development and learn about practices that support students in cultivating social, emotional, and academic competencies. The WA SEL Online Module Facilitator Guide can support professional learning leaders in leveraging the Washington SEL Online Module to create SEL professional learning that is relevant, engaging, and interactive.

SEL 1: Introduction to Social Emotional Learning 

Segment 1 provides a high-level overview of SEL and the benefits of SEL

Key topics covered:

• Defining SEL
• History of SEL
• Benefits of SEL
• SEL in Washington state
• SEL standards

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SEL 2: Embedding SEL Schoolwide 

Segment 2 explores school-level policies and practices to embed SEL within the functioning of schools

Key topics covered:

• Schoolwide SEL
• Systemic SEL
• Implementation readiness
• Connecting SEL and other initiatives
• Continuous improvement of SEL efforts

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SEL 3: Creating a Professional Culture Based on SEL 

Segment 3 provides information about adult SEL, including implicit bias, culturally responsive practice, and ways to support school staff and engage families with SEL efforts.

Key topics covered:

• Professional culture
• Adult SEL
• Cultural responsiveness
• Implicit bias
• Educator self-care and well-being
• SEL professional learning
• Family and community engagement

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SEL 4: Integrating SEL into Culturally Responsive Classrooms 

Segment 4 provides tools and resources on how to embed and integrate SEL into classroom practices in a culturally responsive way.

Key topics covered:

• Embedding SEL into daily routines
• Culturally responsive SEL
• Teaching practices that promote SEL
• SEL implementation and integration strategies (classroom level)
• Formative assessment

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SEL 5: Trauma informed Practice and SEL 

Segment 5 provides information on how trauma impacts the developing brain, and thus potentially academic achievement, and shows how SEL can offer students skills to help combat those experiences.

Key topics covered:

• Defining trauma
• Collective trauma
• Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Impacts of trauma
• Trauma-informed practices
• Linking SEL and trauma-informed systems
• Compassion fatigue

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SEL 6: Identifying and Selecting Evidence-Based SEL Programs 

Segment 6 provides strategies on how to select SEL programs in a way that meets the needs of diverse students.

Key topics covered:

• Effective SEL Programs (SAFE Programs)
• Strength of evidence
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
• Equitable/culturally responsive program selection
• Program evaluation

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SEL 7: SEL Considerations for the Remote Learner

Segment 7 provides information about the various ways in which teachers and students can interact while teaching and learning in remote environments. Reviewing and reflecting on the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on schools, students, and families. Identifying the importance of creating inclusive, equitable, and culturally sustaining SEL instruction is necessary now more than ever to support students and staff.

Key topics covered:

• SEL and remote learning 
• Trauma-informed practices 
• Adult SEL and well-being
• Relationship building techniques
• Equity and cultural sustainability

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