--- title: What is SEL? image: https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/13801-What%20Is%20SEL-v1-01.png --- [![Classroom Champions](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClassroomChampions_June2020/images/main_logo.svg "Classroom Champions")](https://www.classroomchampions.org/) [![Classroom Champions](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClassroomChampions_June2020/images/main_logo.svg "Classroom Champions")](https://www.classroomchampions.org/) - [What is SEL](https://info.classroomchampions.org/what-is-sel#what-is-sel) - [Why SEL Matters](https://info.classroomchampions.org/what-is-sel#why-sel-matters) - [SEL Resources](https://info.classroomchampions.org/what-is-sel#sel-resources) ![13801-What Is SEL-v1-02](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/13801-What%20Is%20SEL-v1-02.png "13801-What Is SEL-v1-02") Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. It is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions. ![CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS-1038427 (1)](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CLASSROOM%20CHAMPIONS-1038427%20(1).jpg?width=3000&height=1996&name=CLASSROOM%20CHAMPIONS-1038427%20(1).jpg "CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS-1038427 (1)") ![CCWIGGINS-1037040](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CCWIGGINS-1037040.jpg?width=3000&height=1996&name=CCWIGGINS-1037040.jpg "CCWIGGINS-1037040") SEL advances educational equity and excellence through authentic school-family-community partnerships to establish learning environments and experiences that feature trusting and collaborative relationships, rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction, and ongoing evaluation. SEL can help address various forms of inequity and empower young people and adults to co-create thriving schools and contribute to safe, healthy, and just communities. ## Glossary of Terms There are a number of noteworthy buzzwords that are used in today’s educational landscape. Here are a few to get you started. [Glossary of Terms](https://info.classroomchampions.org/sel-glossary?hsLang=en) ![](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hs-fs/hubfs/My%20students%20have%20learned%20to%20set%20goals%2c%20use%20a%20growth%20mindset%2c%20and%20be%20part%20of%20a%20team.%20The%20gains%20my%20students%20have%20made%20when%20meeting%20the%20challenges%20set%20forth%20by%20our%20athlete%20mentor%20exceeds%20any%20other%20SEL%20program%20I%20have%20tri%20(1).png?width=1381&height=945&name=My%20students%20have%20learned%20to%20set%20goals%2c%20use%20a%20growth%20mindset%2c%20and%20be%20part%20of%20a%20team.%20The%20gains%20my%20students%20have%20made%20when%20meeting%20the%20challenges%20set%20forth%20by%20our%20athlete%20mentor%20exceeds%20any%20other%20SEL%20program%20I%20have%20tri%20(1).png) ![Copy of Copy of Copy of Blue Halloween](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Copy%20of%20Blue%20Halloween.png "Copy of Copy of Copy of Blue Halloween") ## Why SEL Matters Social and emotional learning is foundational for success in school and in life. Establishing these skills at a young age is proven to be one of the best ways to set kids up for future personal, academic, and professional success. ![Copy of Yellow and Black Quotes Instagram Post](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20Yellow%20and%20Black%20Quotes%20Instagram%20Post.png?width=5000&height=866&name=Copy%20of%20Yellow%20and%20Black%20Quotes%20Instagram%20Post.png "Copy of Yellow and Black Quotes Instagram Post") ![1-Jan-14-2021-09-41-15-56-PM](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/1-Jan-14-2021-09-41-15-56-PM.png "1-Jan-14-2021-09-41-15-56-PM") Research from sources such as CASEL, as well Classroom Champions evidence based research [*\[see Classroom Champions Impact Report\]*](https://global-uploads.webflow.com/5e2a4948ca781469652b40d4/5e6656521a010f30d86f5d08_2017-Full-Impact-Report.pdf) has shown us that high-quality SEL programming leads to improved academic performance, decreases in anxiety and behavior issues, among other benefits.  It benefits adults too! Teachers who possess strong social and emotional competencies are more likely to stay in the classroom longer [*\[CASEL\]*](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Tb9WundNcsURexo2RTvVGVIVlzD_q9i6Vv4jcNtqZjI/edit). They're able to partner more effectively with students and address challenging behaviors, one of the main causes of burnout. Current data collected from studies indicates that adding an SEL program to the school curriculum can lead to several real-life benefits for students. ![My students have learned to set goals, use a growth mindset, and be part of a team. The gains my students have made when meeting the challenges set forth by our athlete mentor exceeds any other SEL program I have tri](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/My%20students%20have%20learned%20to%20set%20goals%2c%20use%20a%20growth%20mindset%2c%20and%20be%20part%20of%20a%20team.%20The%20gains%20my%20students%20have%20made%20when%20meeting%20the%20challenges%20set%20forth%20by%20our%20athlete%20mentor%20exceeds%20any%20other%20SEL%20program%20I%20have%20tri.png "My students have learned to set goals, use a growth mindset, and be part of a team. The gains my students have made when meeting the challenges set forth by our athlete mentor exceeds any other SEL program I have tri") *Source: https://casel.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Practical-Benefits-of-SEL-Program.pdf* ## SEL Resources ### 30+ Funding Resources to Implement SEL *Classroom Champions* [Read more](https://medium.com/classroom-champions/30-funding-resources-to-implement-sel-151e18fb1e3f) ### The Mental Health Resources That Teachers Need *Forbes* [Read more](https://www.forbes.com/sites/onemind/2020/10/06/the-mental-health-resources-that-teachers-need/?sh=1eb27f8179b9) ### SEL Skills Are More Vital Than Ever. Here’s How to Choose the Right Tools *EdSurge* [Read more](https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-07-08-sel-skills-are-more-vital-than-ever-here-s-how-to-choose-the-right-tools) ### SEL Should Be Priority During COVID-19 Crisis *National Education Association* [Read more](https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/social-emotional-learning-should-be-priority-during-covid-19) ### Supports for Social and Emotional Learning in American Schools and Classrooms: Findings from the American Teacher Panel *The Wallace Foundation* [Read more](https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/Supports-Social-Emotional-Learning-American-Schools-Classrooms.pdf) ### SEL in the News webpage *CASEL* [Read more](https://casel.org/sel-in-the-news/) ### **Classroom Champions SEL Foundations Curriculum** Schools turn to Classroom Champions for their inspiring social and emotional learning curriculum and framework. The unique methodology of the Classroom Champions’ model leverages world-class athletes’ personal SEL lessons as part of the turnkey K-8 curriculum, with an optional yearlong mentorship with an Olympic, Paralympic, NCAA, or professional athlete, to help improve engagement, build growth mindsets, and inspire positive classroom culture. [Learn more](https://www.classroomchampions.org/sel-foundations) ![CCCoopers-1036620](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CCCoopers-1036620.jpg?width=1500&height=998&name=CCCoopers-1036620.jpg "CCCoopers-1036620") [Privacy Policy](https://www.classroomchampions.org/privacy-policy) | [Financial Statements](https://www.classroomchampions.org/support) | [Terms and Conditions](https://www.classroomchampions.org/terms-and-conditions) | Copyright © 2020 Classroom Champions. All rights reserved. ![Class roomchampions](https://info.classroomchampions.org/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ClassroomChampions_June2020/images/logo-white.svg)