Social and emotional learning in
out-of-school time: Beyond
academics, beyond the classroom
KATE WALKER, KCWALKER@UMN.EDU
EXTENSION SPECIALIST, CENTER FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
ELIZABETH HAGEN, HAGE0418@UMN.EDU
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
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SEL AND YOU
 When you think of “social and emotional
learning” what comes to mind?
 What’s a skill that helps you be successful
that is not related to academic content?
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WHAT IS SEL?
 A process through which young people enhance
their ability to integrate thinking, feeling, and
behaving to achieve important life tasks:
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Recognize and manage emotions
Care about others
Make good decisions
Behave ethically and responsibly
Develop positive relationships
Avoid negative behaviors
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BENEFITS OF SEL
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21ST CENTURY SKILLS
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NON-COGNITIVE FACTORS
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SEL CORE COMPETENCIES
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CASEL’S CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Academically
Successful
Coordinated
School, Family,
and Community
Efforts
Build
Social and
Emotional
Learning
Skills
Healthy
Good Social
Relationships
Engaged Citizens
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SEL IN YOUR OST PROGRAM
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Durlak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2010). Afterschool program that
follow evidence-based practices to promote social and emotional
development are effective.
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SAFE MODEL
 S- Sequenced
– Does the program apply a planned set of activities to develop
skills in a step-by-step fashion?
 A- Active
– Does the program use active forms of learning?
 F- Focused
– Does the program devote sufficient time exclusively to SEL
goals?
 E-Explicit
– Does the program target specific SEL skills?
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SEL LEARNING SERIES
 2013-14: Understanding and Assessing Social and Emotional
Learning. Year 1 will focus on what the research tells us about why
social and emotional learning matters and how it is assessed.
 2014-15: Social and Emotional Learning in Action. Year 2 will
explore ways to enhance social and emotional learning in youth
programs and strategies for preparing adults (staff, parents,
teachers) to support this learning.
 2015-16: Taking Social and Emotional Learning to Scale. Year 3
will reflect upon the series and promote social and emotional
learning in Minnesota’s youth programs. Trainings will be developed
to provide practical ways to apply research to practice.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
 Mar 12 - Social and Emotional Learning Webinar
 Mar 13 - Central Regional Forum, Arboretum
 May 6 - Social and Emotional Learning
Symposium, Minneapolis and Online
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