Promote and Support
Social Emotional Learning
in New Mexico
We are a grassroots effort to promote and support high-quality social emotional learning (SEL) across New Mexico.
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Promote
Build statewide awareness for SEL and its impact
Advocate
Advocate for state and local SEL policies and funding
Support
Support high-quality, equity- focused SEL practice and professional learning
Connect
Connect local SEL stakeholders to learn and share research, advocacy and best practices
Defining SEL
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Increasingly SEL has become a coordinating framework for how educators, families, and communities partner to promote students’ social, emotional, and academic learning.
When we refer to SEL, we are including systematic efforts to promote any or all of the following areas: social and emotional development, 21st century skills, workforce and employer development, mindfulness, growth mindset, Universal by Design multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), whole human development, positive youth development, restorative justice, positive climate and culture, and caring schools and communities based on equity and inclusion.
SEL Impact
An extensive body of rigorous research (including randomized control trials, longitudinal follow-ups, and multiple replications) demonstrates that education that promotes SEL gets results, and that teachers in all academic areas can effectively teach SEL. Evidence demonstrates that social and emotional learning (SEL) improves mental health, social skills and behavior, academic achievement, and college and career readiness.
Educators Value SEL
Teachers are calling for schools to prioritize integrating SEL learning practices and strategies.
Principals Value SEL
Principals say SEL is essential, but want more guidance, training and support to teach these skills effectively.
SEL Investments Yield Returns
On average, for every $1 invested in SEL programming, there is a return of $11.
For more information visit SEL Impact at CASEL.
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