Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior Supports

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Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior Supports

Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior Supports

Social and emotional learning (SEL) and proactive behavioral supports work together in schools to help students manage their emotions, build empathy, and meet positive behavioral expectations. These skills are also supported by sensory integration, the foundational process by which the brain organizes and interprets external environmental inputs alongside internal balance and body awareness

The resources below can help provide strategies and tools to support all students.

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Behavior Supports & Interventions

Behavioral supports and interventions in school refer to a set of strategies and practices used to promote positive student behavior by teaching expected actions, reinforcing positive behaviors, and addressing challenging behaviors proactively.

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Sensory Integration

Sensory integration is essential for coordinating movements, adapting to the environment, and performing everyday tasks. It helps define the way you see, hear, and interact with things in the world, but many individuals experience sensory processing challenges, which can lead to variations in behavior. Recognizing sensory processing variations is a large part of creating inclusive environments.

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Social & Emotional Learning

Social and emotional learning (SEL) refers to the acquisition and application of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand/manage emotions; set/achieve positive goals; feel/show empathy for others; and make responsible decisions.

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