Three years into the pandemic, K-12 students continue to face deep social-emotional learning (SEL) challenges. Now is a crucial time for districts and schools to address students’ social-emotional needs to help them be resilient, ready to learn, and able to succeed academically. But not all SEL programs are equal—without a comprehensive approach to program evaluation, students are more likely to experience further harm and learning loss.
Our Social-Emotional Learning Program Planning Guide outlines a four-step program evaluation process that provides a consistent framework for coordinating SEL programs that are feasible, appropriate, and effective.
