Supporting students in understanding themselves as people—both individually and as community members—can help students thrive emotionally and academically.
This focus area equips educators to help students understand their emotional responses, navigate interpersonal relationships, and develop the decision-making skills and resilience needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Focus Area
A growing body of research shows that students in social-emotional learning programs develop both emotional well-being and improved school outcomes. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from workshops, 1:1 coaching, and learning walks to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome: I can develop my self management and self awareness by employing strategies aligned to the core competencies of social emotional learning.
Outcome: I can define and incorporate responsible decision-making skills into my instruction that support students to analyze consequences, make decisions that promote collective wellbeing, and create a more just and equitable learning environment.
Outcome: I can support the development of positive relationships and social awareness by building a collaborative and supportive learning community.
Outcome: I can develop social-emotional initiatives in my school that integrate the academic and social needs of my school community.
Teach students self-regulation strategies like mental breaks, body and movement breaks, fidgets, and self-talk to maximize their learning.
Help students navigate strong emotions and difficult situations to make better decisions with self-awareness moments.
Use this strategy to help students understand the basics of growth mindset so that they can change the language they use with their peers and with themselves.
We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and for building student-centered classrooms. BetterLesson guides teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders through focus areas within each element to lead their professional development journey.
Instructional Leadership Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Inclusive and Responsive Practices Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Flexible Instructional Models Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Curriculum and Academic Content Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Accelerate growth in your schools and stay ahead of the curve.
