Culture of Care and MTSS:
(source: https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/mtss-comprehensive-guide)
An MTSS framework helps unify practices across a district, so students are getting the same access to support no matter what school or classroom they are in. Classroom educators, counselors, and administrators are all working towards a common goal: creating a positive learning environment that serves the needs of all students across all areas of development. By using data as a guide to inform initiatives, they can ensure that their choices are grounded in actual student need, not just educator perception. Looking at data consistently also allows educators to take preventative steps to intervene before larger challenges arise.
MTSS or Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a framework that provides a guiding, comprehensive framework for educators, school, and district leaders. This framework allows K-12 educators to:
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Remove barriers to learning at the systems level.
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Use evidence-based practices to ensure all students are learning at grade-level.
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Make data-based decisions for targeted and intensive interventions.
The MTSS framework comprises four essential components: 1) screening, 2) progress monitoring, 3) multi-level prevention system, and 4) data-based decision-making.
Aligned with OUFSD our core value of Equity: Equity is deeply embedded in MTSS. Educational equity means that each student gets what they need to succeed. The MTSS framework allows educators to see each student holistically and ensure access to necessary support. An MTSS that advances equity gives all students access to a great education in the most inclusive environment possible.
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Social Emotional Learning:
“We need to realize that social-emotional learning is not an ‘and' that will come at the expense of our academic work. It's an ‘and' that allows us to build on our academic work.” — Dr. John Marschhausen, superintendent of Dublin City Schools.
Research shows that social-emotional skills like responsible decision-making, problem-solving, and self-awareness are key to student success. However, incorporating social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum into a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) can be challenging without the right systems in place.
SEL is therefore embedded into our district’s existing MTSS. In fact, a crucial part of educating the whole child involves supporting their social-emotional learning with data-based decisions for targeted and intensive interventions. (panoramaed.com)
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Source: https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/social-emotional-learning-sel
What Is Social-Emotional Learning?
Social-emotional learning (SEL) describes the mindsets, skills, attitudes, and feelings that help students succeed in school, career, and life. It focuses on how motivation, social connectedness, and self control enable every student to learn and thrive.
We owe it to students to provide them with not just academic knowledge, but with the skills they need to apply that knowledge in all settings, throughout their lives, with confidence and security.
To learn more, watch this video from CASEL, a leading social-emotional learning organization supporting school districts: SEL 101: What Are the Core Competencies and Key Settings?
Building Social-Emotional Learning Competencies
The CASEL framework addresses five areas that are fundamental to SEL competence. These skills are important for collaboration and perspective-taking, and serve students well in school and in life. By building skills in these areas, students manage their emotions, handle challenges, and reach their goals.
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These competencies are being fostered in our schools in various building-level programs including calm classroom curriculum, restorative practices and the use of the Second Step Learning Curriculum in grades Prek-5th and their scope and sequence. The curriculum is intended to be delivered and reinforced by classroom teachers and parents can have access to materials to reinforce at home. Parents are encouraged to reach out to their classroom teacher for more information. Please visit Second Step for Families for more information.
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How Social-Emotional Learning Benefits Students
Social-emotional learning has been a part of education for decades because the benefits are clear. When students are given the opportunity to develop these skills, there is measurable improvement in academic outcomes, classroom behavior, and stress management.
A 2019 report from the Aspen Institute, “From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope,” highlights evidence confirming that supporting students’ social, emotional, and cognitive development relates positively to traditional measures like attendance, grades, test scores, graduation rates, college and career readiness, and overall well-being.
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Benefits of Social-Emotional Learning for Students:
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Increased academic achievement
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Increased graduation rates
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Improved college and career readiness
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Increased positive social behaviors
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Decreased behavior issues, such as bullying
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Better ability to manage stress
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Better ability to manage depression
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Better attitudes about themselves, others, and school
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