Social Emotional Learning — often referred to as SEL can be confusing. Some will have you believe it’s a boogieman, while others will celebrate its focus on the whole child that develops soft skills essential for success.

Below are real examples of programs and lessons within our LAS classrooms that incorporate the principals of SEL into the learning day. Check them out - form your own opinions.

Elementary Examples:
Anger as an iceberg? Camp explores ways to wellness
Finding a way to help Ukrainian kids, through books

Middle School Examples:
Love and positivity, multiplied
History: complicated; norms: fluid; empathy: paramount
‘Middle school should be a nice, kind place’

High School Examples:
Students present artistic twist on being nice
Students tackle youth mental health crisis with peers

Parent/Community Support Examples:
Ripple effects of Pink Arrow Pride are community-wide
District to offer three-part parent education series