Welcome to SEL for Washington
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​Social, Emotional and Cognitive competencies develop throughout our lives and are essential to success in our schools, workplaces, homes and communities and allow individuals to contribute meaningfully to society. 

​On these pages you will find resources, tools, research, ideas and more with the intention of guiding our community to work together in shattering stigma and breaking down silos and segregation that can be barriers to ALL students reaching their full human potential.
"Major domains of human development - social, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, academic - are deeply intertwined in the brain and in behavior, and all are central to learning."
The Aspen Institute "The Evidence Base for How We Learn"

In the news

Sharing news, reports and research related to school climate, social emotional learning, equity and inclusion.
New on the News and Information Page
  • School Climate and Social Emotional Learning - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

LEGISLATION

Tracking Legislation in the Washington State Legislature during the 2018 Session.

Events in the community

Events and Activities across Washington for Families and Community Members
On the Events Page you will find:
  • Bellevue School District Family Information Nights.
  • Office of Education Ombuds "Ask and Ombuds" webinar series
  • Second Step - Committee for Children webinar series
  • Center for Child and Family Well-Being - University of Washington Psychology Department classes and events

SEL Coalition

Learn more about and join the SEL for Washington Coalition a grassroots coalition of members who educate about and advocate for access to Social and Emotional Learning and skill development in Washington public schools.