Social-Emotional Learning: Essential Lessons for Student Success

Onsite Professional Development Training

Topic Description

In today’s classrooms, fostering academic excellence means going beyond test scores—students also need the tools to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and navigate real-world challenges. This professional development course in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) empowers K–12 educators with research-based strategies to support students’ emotional well-being, strengthen classroom culture, and improve academic outcomes.

Grounded in the CASEL framework and the latest brain-based research, this training gives teachers the tools to nurture emotional intelligence, build stronger connections, and cultivate resilient, inclusive classrooms. Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, or high school, this course will help you integrate SEL into daily instruction in a way that is both practical and impactful.

Why SEL Matters in Education

When educators understand how emotions, relationships, and self-awareness impact learning, they can better support student success. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) equips students with essential life skills—like managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and making responsible decisions—that directly improve behavior, academic outcomes, and build lifelong success. For teachers, SEL strengthens classroom relationships, reduces disruptions, and fosters a more positive, supportive learning environment.

Key Benefits of SEL Training for Teachers

  • Improve student focus, behavior, and academic achievement
  • Teach emotional intelligence, empathy, and decision-making
  • Build a respectful, inclusive classroom culture
  • Strengthen teacher-student relationships and engagement
  • Support student mental health and reduce stress and anxiety

What's Included

  • Digital Resource Bundle: Lifetime Access to Resources
  • Professional Development Hours
  • Downloadable Handout for Note-Taking
  • Break-out sessions & collaboration
  • Interactive engagement
  • Real-life examples/Case Studies

Who This Training Is For

  • Elementary School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Education Specialists
  • School Administrators (Principals, Asst. Principals, Curriculum Directors)
  • Counselors
  • Coaches
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Curriculum Coaches
  • Educational Support Staff
  • Title 1 Teachers & Directors
  • Gifted & Talented Teacher

Training Options

  • Full-day or Half-Day Training
  • PLC Sessions
  • Before/After School Faculty Meetings
  • Virtual Professional Development
  • Coaching & Support
  • Mini-Lesson Modeling

What You'll Learn

Recognize the impact of SEL on student achievement

Understand how SEL enhances student achievement and supports holistic teaching strategies.

Define SEL framework, environments, and competencies

Learn to define the SEL framework and competencies to foster more supportive teaching practices.

Adapt current lesson plans to include a SEL focus

Explore how to integrate SEL into lesson plans to boost student well-being and success.

Social-Emotional Learning Schedule

Module 1: The Growing Need for SEL

Module 2: A Tool for Sustained Success

Module 3: The SEL Framework

Module 4: The 5 Competencies of SEL

Module 5: SEL in the Classroom

Module 6: School-wide SEL

Module 7: A Daily Dose of Mindfulness

Module 8: Reflection & Discussion

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