Top 3 SEL resources for this fall

Welcome to the SEL Top 3, CASEL’s quarterly newsletter for subscribers to the Guide to Schoolwide SEL and the District Resource Center .

Fall is a busy time for educators. The workload is intense, and the next break is just a dot on the horizon. Check out our top 3 resources to help you support SEL for staff.

Free Online Keynote & Sneak Peek of the Virtual Exchange

Dr. Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at OECD, and Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel, CASEL's President and CEO, will explore the science behind motivation and connection, and how emotional intelligence and the smart, ethical application of technology can fuel each student’s journey to a successful future.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 4, 1-2pm ET

WHERE: Online webinar, register here!

Our top 3 resources this quarter come from CASEL’s 3 elements of adult SEL :

LEARN: Create a Professional Learning Plan

A simple tool to organize a plan for staff learning and experiences in alignment with your top SEL priorities in your next leadership team meeting.

CONNECT & COLLABORATE: Creating a Caring Culture Through SEL

An example that shows how Atlanta Public Schools responded to a crisis by investing in a culture of trust and support among staff, including an inspiring collaboration between the district’s SEL team, Safety and Security, and Human Resources.

MODEL: Modeling SEL in Interactions With Students and Families

This 2-part all-staff professional learning activity guides reflection, storytelling, and simple next steps.

February 18-19, 2026

Virtual Exchange

At its core, education requires connection. That’s why we host the Exchange each year. But with educators facing funding disruptions and travel restrictions, we are making a switch to a digital convening. Details to come. Mark your calendar now!

To Read

The SEL Paradox in Middle School: What Every Educator Needs to Know

In this blog post, Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufman of the University of Virginia draws from the latest research as she shares her insights about the social, emotional, and developmental challenges students face in middle school and how educators can support them.

To Watch

Emotion Regulation: The Missing Key to Future Readiness—From Classrooms to Careers

Free recorded webinar brings together Dr. Marc Bracket (Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence), Rich Hua (Founder of EQ@Amazon), and Fran Rabinowitz (Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents).

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