Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which we all acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for being a healthy adult. SEL at Old Town addresses CASEL's Five Competencies:

1. Self-Awareness

2. Self-Management

3. Social Awareness

4. Relationship Skills

5. Responsible Decision-Making

These standards are explicitly addressed during weekly classroom SEL activities and integrated throughout the regular school day.

We use SEL skills when we:

• Resolve conflicts or disagreements

• Form and strengthen relationships

• Recognize and manage emotions

• Empathize with others and support them

• Collaborate in the workplace

• Interact with people with different experiences, backgrounds, and opinions

OTES uses the Second Step curriculum to teach 4 units (one unit per quarter) to all of our K-5 students: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting, Emotion Management, Empathy & Kindness, and Problem-Solving. These lessons are taught by classroom teachers every other week. In between Second Step lessons, teachers lead their classes in interactive SEL activities to expand on their skills.

Families can learn more about Second Step and help improve their children's social-emotional skills by following the handouts linked below.

Use the following playbooks to find SEL activities that suit your needs!

• Panorama Playbook

• CASEL Playbook

• WS/FCS Classroom Playbook

• WS/FCS Adult Playbook