DRP_FINAL_Oct16

IN PERSON LEARNING: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING

The need to enhance delivery of developmentally appropriate social and emotional learning experiences for all students emerged as a priority area from each subcommittee of the DRS reopening task force. In addition, many subcommittees made specific recommendations related to sharing information with families in need of support and developing a central location for providing community resources. DPS will include information on the District website so families can easily access community resources and learn more about the external partnerships that are in place for students and families. This site will be inclusive of Mobile Crisis 211, Department of Human Services, and other partnerships that encourage community-based health and wellness and are available to support our students and families. In an effort to reorient students and families to the new school year, DPS will begin with shortened days to transition back to each school building. Virtual tours and welcome videos will be shared with students and families prior to school reopening. In addition, to continue our partnerships with families, DPS will collabo- rate with PTO’s and CDSP to discuss potential programming for families. Plans for specific professional development in the areas of social and emotional learning and how to check in with students regarding health and wellness will be a priority for DPS prior to school opening. School coun- selors, school psychologists and school social workers will continue to provide counseling support to students and staff. DPS will review SRBI practices and further develop plans to intervene with students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties.

CASEL’s Five Core Competencies (shown on figure) will serve as the framework for addressing SEL needs across the District. These Core Competencies have served as the framework and foundation for previous SEL work by DPS, including SEL-based read alouds and class activities at the elementary level and FLEX advisory lessons at the middle school.

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