Full Description
Practical strategies to improve school climate and well-being for all
School counselors often shoulder the weight of social emotional learning (SEL) at a time when students are experiencing increased mental health challenges, including loneliness, depression, and trauma, leaving them vulnerable to burnout.
With contributions from a team of educational experts, this practical and timely guide presents a user-friendly framework that integrates adaptive strategies to meet real-time needs, balanced approaches to distribute workloads effectively, and collaborative solutions that elevate the voices of students and the school community. Inside, you will find:
Actionable insights to foster culturally responsive programming while driving systemic change
Practical solutions for addressing real-world implementation challenges tailored to diverse school communities
Downloadable templates, talking points for encouraging dialogue, and team-based professional development activities
Guidance for fostering partnerships among administrators, school counselors, and multidisciplinary partners
Strategies to prevent burnout and sustain meaningful contributions within school systems
Grounded in research and real-world experience, The ABCs of Social Emotional Learning for School Counselors and Administrators equips educators to build sustainable programs while prioritizing the well-being of all.
Contents
Acknowledgments and Dedications
List of Contributors
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction: The Need for an Adaptive, Balanced & Collaborative Approach-Why now? - Kirsten Perry and Melissa S. Ockerman
Chapter 2: It Starts with Leadership: A Message to Administrators - Anita Young and Jasmine Thurmond
Chapter 3: Understanding How the ASCA and CASEL Frameworks Work Together - Nilufar Rezai and Mandy Savitz-Romer
Chapter 4: Social Emotional Learning and Culturally Responsive Practices - Leonis Wright, Darnell Fine, and Alicia Oglesby
Chapter 5: The ABCs for Tier 1: Data Collection, Analysis and Intervention - Emily Goodman-Scott, Oliver Camacho, and Elisa Lewis
Chapter 6: The ABCs for Tier 2 and 3: Data Collection, Analysis and Intervention - Peg Donohue, Rebecca Pianta, and Jennifer Betters-Bubon
Chapter 7: Uplifting and Valuing Community Voice - Miguel Saucedo, Nancy Chae and Jennifer Niles
Chapter 8: The ABCs to Prevent Burnout - Alexandra Novakovic, Rebecca Michel and Tim Franklin
Chapter 9: Conclusion: School Counselors are NOT Superheroes, but We Are Super at What We Do - Kirsten Perry and Melissa S. Ockerman
