CULTIVATING SEL SUCCESS
FOR CAROLINE COUNTY STUDENTS
Our Philosophy
Caroline County Public Schools (CCPS) values
Safety, Unity, Collaboration, Citizenship,
Exploration, Engagement and Diversity.
We believe these values will ensure all
Caroline students will SUCCEED both
academically and socially in school and in
life. Social Emotional Skills and Emotional
Intelligence are essential to our students’
success and future.
ALL LEARNING IS SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL.
SEL Framework
Objectives:
•Foster Mindfulness & Empathy
•Promote a Growth Mindset & Attitude
•Cultivate an Environment of Trust
•Encourage Mental & Emotional Health
•Provide Supportive Resources & Programs
SEL Framework
Benefits:
•Improved Academic Performance
•Greater Student Engagement
•Positive Peer & Teacher Relationships
•Decreased Disciplinary Actions
•Reduced Drop-out Rates
Our Priorities
Our goal is to anchor our SEL implementation in
Collaborative for Academic, and Social Emotional Learning (CASEL) principles while aligning our practices with Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS); Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS); the Virginia Standards of Learning; and College and Career Readiness K-12.
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Take time to build partnerships, deepen your understanding, and plan for SEL.
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Design opportunities for adults to connect, heal, and cultivate their own SEL competencies and capacities.
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Create emotionally and physically safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments that promote all students’ social and emotional development.
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Use data as an opportunity to deepen relationships and continuously improve support for students, families, and staff.
STUDENT & PARENT RESOURCES
CCPS is dedicated to ensuring the social and emotional wellness of students, and their families under this unprecedented COVID-19 health pandemic. CCPS invites parents to read the information below and visit related links as we maneuver collaboratively through challenges and questions raised under the current COVID-19 conditions.