| Title: |
Social and Emotional Skills for Life and Career: Policy Levers That Focus on the Whole Child. Policy Snapshot |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Yoder, Nick; Center on Great Teachers and Leaders at American Institutes for Research |
| Source: |
Center on Great Teachers and Leaders. 2015. |
| Availability: |
Center on Great Teachers and Leaders. Available from: American Institutes for Research. 1000 Thomas Jefferson Street NW Washington, DC 20007-3835; Tel: 877-322-8700; e-mail: gtlcenter@air.org; web site: http://www.gtlcenter.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
14 |
| Publication Date: |
2015 |
| Document Type: |
Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Social Development; Emotional Development; Educational Legislation; Federal Legislation; Educational Research; Standards; Teacher Education; Administrator Education; State Policy; Board of Education Policy; Educational Environment; Accountability; School Districts; Elementary Secondary Education; Faculty Development |
| Geographic Terms: |
Alaska; California; Illinois; Kansas; New York; Pennsylvania; Texas; West Virginia |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: |
Elementary and Secondary Education Act |
| Abstract: |
Although Employers and colleges want candidates who are motivated and adaptable, are able to work well in teams and communicate effectively, have a strong work ethic, have solid interpersonal skills, and are strategic in their planning skills. Schools need to place a greater emphasis on social and emotional skills for students to prepare them for work and for life. In this policy snapshot, we summarize existing research about the effects of education on students' social and emotional skills and identify important state and district policy considerations for initiating and integrating social and emotional learning, as well as for preparing and developing teachers and administrators to focus on the whole child. The brief includes examples from various states and districts, including the following: (1) Anchorage School District (Alaska); (2) Austin Independent School District (Texas); (3) California's Core Districts; (4) Illinois; (5) Kansas; (6) New York; (7) Pennsylvania; and (8) West Virginia. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
34 |
| Entry Date: |
2015 |
| Accession Number: |
ED558022 |
| Database: |
ERIC |