{"id":81000,"date":"2025-03-18T16:50:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T21:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casel.org\/systemic-implementation\/sel-in-school-districts\/sel-fellows-academy-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:55:13","slug":"international-sel-fellows-academy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/casel.org\/systemic-implementation\/international-sel-fellows-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"International SEL Fellows Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/SEL-Fellows-International_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81018\" style=\"width:320px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-516f2167\">For the past 30 years, CASEL has been dedicated to deepening its understanding and application of social and emotional learning (SEL) for children and youth across the United States. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, we recognize the importance of collaborating with SEL leaders globally to address emerging needs and opportunities. The demand for high-quality SEL programming, research, and policies has grown significantly, especially over the last four years due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Polaris Market Research, the global SEL market is projected to grow at a remarkable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.8% between 2022 and 2030.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-516f2167\"><strong>Interested in learning more about CASEL&#8217;s International work? Please email <a href=\"mailto:international@casel.org\">international@casel.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The goal:<\/strong> 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. Through the inaugural cohort of the International SEL Fellows Academy, CASEL is committed to enhancing our understanding of SEL on a global scale, expanding our support, and cultivating a community of skilled practitioners. Our goal is to empower these leaders to drive positive change within their communities and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"testimony-content\">\n    <figure class=\"testimony\">\n  <blockquote>\n    &#8230;Analytical thinking remains the top core skill for employers&#8230;followed by resilience, flexibility and agility, along with leadership and social influence&#8230;Creative thinking and motivation and self-awareness rank fourth and fifth, respectively. This combination of cognitive, self-efficacy and interpersonal skills within the top five emphasizes the importance ascribed by respondents to having an agile, innovative and collaborative workforce, where both problem-solving abilities and personal resilience are critical for success.\n  <\/blockquote>\n  <figcaption>\n        <cite class=\"author-info\">\n      <strong>World Economic Forum<\/strong>\n          <\/cite>\n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n    <div class=\"icon\">\n      <svg viewBox=\"0 0 18.97 297\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path d=\"M.669.523C23.309 108.37 19.736 205.873 0 297l18.97-.523C17.534 205.121 20.04 101.074 18.07 0z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-dates\">Key Dates<\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Application opens:<\/strong> April 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application closes:<\/strong> May 14, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accepted applicants receive notification:<\/strong> End of July 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment deadline:<\/strong> Early September 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/ISFA-stats-all.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81029\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"criteria\">Criteria<\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong>:<br>Applicants must be employed by an organization at the federal, state, regional, or local level, including universities, NGOs, or similar institutions. They must hold responsibility for leading SEL efforts within their communities.<br>The goal of the International SEL Fellows Academy is to assemble a diverse cohort of leaders representing the full landscape and various stages of implementation. We are seeking leaders who are eager to learn with and from one another and are well-positioned to advance systemic change within their unique contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong>:<br>During the International SEL Fellows experience, participants will join a community of global leaders dedicated to deepening practice and impact within their unique contexts. This two-year collaboration offers meaningful opportunities for genuine connection and partnership with CASEL and international colleagues, enhancing knowledge and fostering perspective-taking.<br><br>Throughout the International SEL Fellows program, participants will have the opportunity to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deepen their understanding of CASEL\u2019s framework<\/strong> \u2013 Explore both the theory and practice that underpin CASEL\u2019s approach to social and emotional learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn about international SEL programming<\/strong> \u2013 Gain insights into how SEL is being implemented and adapted in various countries and cultural contexts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Embody SEL for personal growth and community impact<\/strong> \u2013 Apply SEL principles to enhance personal development and contribute positively to their communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborate with CASEL to advance global SEL<\/strong> \u2013 Partner with CASEL to broaden understanding and strengthen connections within the global community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expand knowledge of systemic SEL<\/strong> \u2013 Build expertise through CASEL\u2019s four focus areas: building support and planning, adult SEL, SEL for students, and adopting a lens of evaluation and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h4>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordions\" id=\"accordion-1\">\n        <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\n      <li class=\"accordion-wrap accordion-wrap-faqs\">\n      <label for=\"acceptance-1\">\n        What is included in this experience?\n      <\/label>\n      <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"acceptance-1\" class=\"js-accordion-trigger\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-outer\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p><b>Whole group sessions<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Eight full-group workshops (April &#8211; November, with a break in July).<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Year One:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Sessions will focus on building a shared understanding of systemic SEL, deeply exploring the CASEL framework within participants\u2019 contexts, leveraging SEL for personal and professional growth, and establishing implementation benchmarks for Year Two.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Year Two:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The focus will shift toward SEL leadership, systemic implementation, and culturally aligned expert sessions based on learnings from Year One, culminating in a capstone project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Peer Inquiry Circles<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small-group coaching consultancies and community-building sessions held each year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants will engage with fellow SEL leaders and a CASEL Facilitator to discuss challenges within their contexts and identify opportunities to leverage SEL to drive meaningful change.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Journey Partner<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate within a personalized community of International Fellows who share common goals and aligned contexts. This supportive network will enhance learning and connection throughout the International Fellows Academy, fostering deeper relationships and shared growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>CASEL Staff &amp; Partners Mentorship<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fellows can participate in optional \u201cmentorship office hours\u201d hosted by select CASEL Staff, Board Members, and Partners. These sessions provide an additional layer of shared expertise, offering valuable insights into current SEL research, practice, and policy to support Fellows\u2019 ongoing development and implementation efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Learning HUB Platform<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fellows will have access to an exclusive digital community platform designed to enhance connection and collaboration within the cohort and with CASEL. The platform includes curated resources, discussion boards, and recordings of live sessions, all regularly updated to address questions and discussions among Fellows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Supervisor Engagement<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fellows\u2019 heads of school or school leaders will have opportunities to participate in leadership roundtables and attend Capstone project presentations during the culminating Fellowship celebration, promoting alignment and support for systemic SEL implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Alumni Network<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upon completing the Fellowship, all International SEL Fellows will join the CASEL alumni community, offering ongoing opportunities to connect through quarterly speaker series, themed discussion groups, and an online HUB to share progress, exchange ideas, and seek support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h4>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordions\" id=\"accordion-2\">\n        <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\n      <li class=\"accordion-wrap accordion-wrap-faqs\">\n      <label for=\"participation-2\">\n         What is the cost of participation?\n      <\/label>\n      <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"participation-2\" class=\"js-accordion-trigger\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-outer\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cost is $10,000 U.S. Dollars annually per participant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cost of the two year program is $20,000 at $10,000 U.S. Dollars annually. <\/span><\/p>\n\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time Commitment<\/h4>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordions\" id=\"accordion-3\">\n        <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\n      <li class=\"accordion-wrap accordion-wrap-faqs\">\n      <label for=\"fellow-3\">\n        How much time each month is expected of an International SEL Fellow?\n      <\/label>\n      <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"fellow-3\" class=\"js-accordion-trigger\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-outer\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p>After the in-person session at the <em>SEL Exchange<\/em> on November 4th, 2025, we will begin programming in January 2026 with one-on-one calls and individual work. Beginning March 2026, we will begin monthly 3-hour full group sessions with the expectation that Fellows complete all other Academy assignments outside of those sessions.<\/p>\n<p><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">Note, the leadership academy requires active participation. Fellows will engage in workshops, mentorship, coaching consultancies, and related projects. This will add up to three dedicated hours per month for community gatherings and up to four hours of additional work monthly to reinforce and apply these learnings.<\/i><\/p>\n\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n<section class=\"accordions\" id=\"accordion-4\">\n      <div class=\"btn-no-deco push-right\">\n      <button class=\"expand-all\">Expand All<\/button> \/ <button class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse All<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n        <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\n      <li class=\"accordion-wrap accordion-wrap-faqs\">\n      <label for=\"content-4\">\n        How many International SEL Fellows are accepted?\n      <\/label>\n      <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"content-4\" class=\"js-accordion-trigger\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-outer\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A maximum of 40 applicants will be accepted. <\/span><\/p>\n\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n      <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\n      <li class=\"accordion-wrap accordion-wrap-faqs\">\n      <label for=\"colleagues-4\">\n        I have more questions about the application. Where can I learn more?\n      <\/label>\n      <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"colleagues-4\" class=\"js-accordion-trigger\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-outer\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CASEL staff will be hosting a Drop-In Informational Session on the 2025 International SEL Fellows Application on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 12pm-1pm CT. More information on this session will be sent via email.<\/span><\/p>\n\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n      <ul class=\"accordion-list\">\n      <li class=\"accordion-wrap accordion-wrap-faqs\">\n      <label for=\"opportunities-4\">\n        Who do I contact if I have more questions?\n      <\/label>\n      <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"opportunities-4\" class=\"js-accordion-trigger\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-outer\">\n        <ul>\n          <li>\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have any questions, please contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:international@casel.org\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">international@casel.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n          <\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past 30 years, CASEL has been dedicated to deepening its understanding and application of social and emotional learning (SEL) for children and youth across the United States. 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