Commitment to Collaboration<\/h2>Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\nThe \u201cC\u201d in CASEL stands for \u201cCollaborative\u201d as it is both who<\/em> we are and how<\/em> we work. We believe great movements are built when multiple (sometimes competing) stakeholders collaborate to create strategic direction and continuously learn. We have seen this multidisciplinary collaboration produce the richest insights, biggest impacts, and best outcomes in support of children. As pioneers of the field, we have formed a community of SEL champions at every level\u2014from classrooms to statehouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWith that growth comes a commitment to ensure SEL is dynamic and inclusive of all learners. We strive to identify and contribute to the types of educational experiences that foster personal and collective growth and well-being, especially for those our society has long underserved. We imagine communities in which all young people\u2014across race, ethnicity, family income levels, learning abilities, home language, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other factors\u2014have the skills, relationships, and environments to thrive. Every child deserves to have rich instructional opportunities that promote social, emotional, and academic skills and learning environments that are supportive, culturally responsive, and focused on building relationships and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the community we aspire to build\u2014and we ask you to join us on this journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Our Mission<\/span>\n ![\"Two](\"https:\/\/casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/AMERICANED_UCLACOMM_034-1.jpg\")
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CASEL\u2019s mission is to help make evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) an integral part of education from preschool through high school.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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We envision all children and adults as self-aware, caring, responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners who work together to achieve their goals and create a more inclusive, just, and equitable world.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n
What We Do<\/h2>Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\nTo reach our vision, we are dedicated to working alongside researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to ensure high-quality, evidence-based SEL for all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build shared knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We conduct, commission, and synthesize academic research<\/strong> to continuously advance the field and address the most pressing issues. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Defining SEL<\/a> \u2014 Our widely-used definition and framework for SEL creates a foundation for all communities to identify evidence-based SEL strategies that are most meaningful to their local context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SEL and Equity<\/a> \u2014 Our research and learning agenda is exploring how SEL can be a lever for equity and excellence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Research-Practice Partnerships (RPP)<\/a> \u2014 We work with partners to combine rigorous SEL research with practical, actionable findings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CASEL Guide to SEL Programs<\/a> \u2014 We review and evaluate SEL programs to help educators make informed choices that meet their local needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Drive quality implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We translate research into action<\/strong> through field-tested SEL resources and school district partnerships nationwide. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Collaborating Network Partners<\/a> and SEL Fellows \u2014 We partner with school districts across the country to support their efforts to systematically implement SEL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- District Resource Center<\/a> & Guide to Schoolwide SEL<\/a> – We provide free, field-tested resources to support SEL implementation in districts and schools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Learning Together SEL Workshops<\/a> – We offer a four-part workshop series to help education leaders implement SEL in their school communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- SEL Fellows Academy<\/a> – We bring together a cohort of SEL leaders from around the country to deepen their SEL practice at a personal, interpersonal, and institutional level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Guide supportive legislation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We inform SEL policies<\/strong> with state and federal policymakers to create conditions that support implementation. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Collaborating States Initiative (CSI)<\/a> – We work directly with more than 40 state education agencies to advance SEL policies and practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- State Resource Center<\/a> – We curate resources from CASEL, partners, and states to help state education agencies support SEL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Federal Policy<\/a> – We inform and advocate at the federal level for policies that expand high-quality SEL implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Inform and convene SEL Champions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
We bring the field of SEL together<\/strong>, including experts, practitioners, and policymakers, to broaden understanding of SEL and create communities of advocates nationwide. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Social and Emotional Learning Exchange<\/a> – We host an annual SEL Exchange, convening the field for the nation\u2019s largest forum on SEL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leading with SEL Coalition<\/a> – We partner with 30+ major national organizations representing key voices in education \u2013 parents, educators, students, community and advocacy organizations, businesses, nonprofits \u2013 who share a vision for a high-quality education that includes social and emotional learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CASEL Webinars<\/a> – We offer a series of free thought leadership webinars to share expert SEL knowledge on relevant topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Constellations Bl<\/a>og<\/a> – We publish SEL stories, viewpoints, spotlights, and deep dives from voices across the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Learn more about Our History<\/a> and Our People<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSEL is the “Missing Piece” in Education<\/h2>Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n
With that growth comes a commitment to ensure SEL is dynamic and inclusive of all learners. We strive to identify and contribute to the types of educational experiences that foster personal and collective growth and well-being, especially for those our society has long underserved. We imagine communities in which all young people\u2014across race, ethnicity, family income levels, learning abilities, home language, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other factors\u2014have the skills, relationships, and environments to thrive. Every child deserves to have rich instructional opportunities that promote social, emotional, and academic skills and learning environments that are supportive, culturally responsive, and focused on building relationships and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the community we aspire to build\u2014and we ask you to join us on this journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n CASEL\u2019s mission is to help make evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) an integral part of education from preschool through high school.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n We envision all children and adults as self-aware, caring, responsible, engaged, and lifelong learners who work together to achieve their goals and create a more inclusive, just, and equitable world.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n To reach our vision, we are dedicated to working alongside researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to ensure high-quality, evidence-based SEL for all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We conduct, commission, and synthesize academic research<\/strong> to continuously advance the field and address the most pressing issues. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We translate research into action<\/strong> through field-tested SEL resources and school district partnerships nationwide. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We inform SEL policies<\/strong> with state and federal policymakers to create conditions that support implementation. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We bring the field of SEL together<\/strong>, including experts, practitioners, and policymakers, to broaden understanding of SEL and create communities of advocates nationwide. Key initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about Our History<\/a> and Our People<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\nWhat We Do<\/h2>Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n
Build shared knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Drive quality implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Guide supportive legislation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Inform and convene SEL Champions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SEL is the “Missing Piece” in Education<\/h2>Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n