The ABCs of Social Emotional Learning for School Counselors and Administrators

An Adaptive, Balanced, and Collaborative Approach

Practical strategies to improve school climate and well-being for all

School counselors often shoulder the weight of social emotional learning (SEL) at a time when students are experiencing increased mental health challenges, including loneliness, depression, and trauma, leaving them vulnerable to burnout.

With contributions from a team of educational experts, this practical and timely guide presents a user-friendly framework that integrates adaptive strategies to meet real-time needs, balanced approaches to distribute workloads effectively, and collaborative solutions that elevate the voices of students and the school community. Inside, you will find:

• Actionable insights to foster culturally responsive programming while driving systemic change
• Practical solutions for addressing real-world implementation challenges tailored to diverse school communities
• Downloadable templates, talking points for encouraging dialogue, and team-based professional development activities
• Guidance for fostering partnerships among administrators, school counselors, and multidisciplinary partners
• Strategies to prevent burnout and sustain meaningful contributions within school systems

Grounded in research and real-world experience, The ABCs of Social Emotional Learning for School Counselors and Administrators equips educators to build sustainable programs while prioritizing the well-being of all.