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Displaying items by tag: RAND

Thursday, 24 June 2021 08:23

Examining the Future of SEL

Early Lessons from Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs Implementing Social and Emotional Learning, a report by the RAND Corporation, offers early lessons for schools and out-of-school-time programs on how to carry out high-quality social and emotional learning instruction.

Monday, 10 May 2021 13:12

The Future of SEL

Early Lessons from Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs Implementing Social and Emotional Learning, a report by the RAND Corporation, offers early lessons for schools and out-of-school-time programs on how to carry out high-quality social and emotional learning instruction.

Published in Executive Extra
Monday, 10 May 2021 10:11

The Future of SEL

Early Lessons from Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs Implementing Social and Emotional Learning presents findings from the first two years of the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI), a multiyear effort exploring whether and how children can benefit from partnerships between schools and OST programs focused on building social and emotional skills.

Tuesday, 09 February 2021 13:30

SEL Considerations and Implementation Strategies

Early Lessons from Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs Implementing Social and Emotional Learning, a report by the RAND Corporation, offers early lessons for schools and out-of-school-time programs on how to carry out high-quality social and emotional learning instruction.

Published in Executive Extra
Wednesday, 02 December 2020 09:10

Improving Climate and Delivery of SEL for Youth

Early Lessons from Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs Implementing Social and Emotional Learning presents findings from the first two years of the Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI), a multiyear effort exploring whether and how children can benefit from partnerships between schools and OST programs focused on building social and emotional skills.

Wednesday, 02 December 2020 09:09

Developing Adults’ Capacity to Promote SEL

In order to successfully and fully support students' social and emotional development, it's crucial for adults in schools and out-of-school time (OST) programs to develop knowledge and skills that will allow them to provide high-quality instruction and create a welcoming climate.

Partnerships between schools and out-of-school time (OST) programs are an integral facet to supporting youth development, especially due to the high potential to accelerate children's social and emotional development.

It's no easy feat successfully rolling out multi-site SEL efforts. Program leaders face many challenges along the way, including having an appropriate allotment of time along with school districts facing pressure related to academic instruction and test-based accountability that can often take priority over SEL.

Wednesday, 02 December 2020 09:05

Implementing SEL and Why It Matters

Social and emotional learning has long been shown to be beneficial for young people, and out-of-school time programs are a prime example of where that learning and development takes place. A recent report by the RAND Corporation dives in even further.

Summer learning programs offer invaluable spaces to engage youth in learning and development during the months when many students lose ground.