Social-emotional learning develops skills that help us be successful in all parts of our lives—communicating effectively, setting goals, staying motivated, and making decisions that benefit ourselves and others. With these skills, we can build healthy relationships, succeed in all aspects of our lives, and contribute to our communities.
An assessment of a school’s social-emotional wellness includes a review of current practices, protocols and gaps in execution. It verifies best practices that are in place, identifies areas in need of improvement, and provides comparative data and actionable recommendations.
Prior to the consultant's visit to campus, we gather a wide array of relevant documents and conduct surveys of various constituent groups. During the two-day visit, the consultant interviews the head of school, administrators, the counseling team, department chairs, and focus groups of faculty, students, and families. And while on campus, we use the CASEL tool for a school-wide assessment.
The consultant's report covers these topics and more:
Overview of current SEL programming
Explanation of best practices in SEL
Personnel recommendations to optimize program success
Advice on training for sustainable professional development
Identifying data collection methods for benchmarking and growth measurement
Recommendations for short- and long-term planning and implementation
Dr. Jennifer Scully conducts SEW assessments using validated instruments from CASEL. She has a successful record of independent school leadership that includes headship, supervisory coaching of staff, budget development, creation of mentoring programs, developed and led leadership retreats, staff evaluation, professional development, and the creation of school-wide resilience programs. During her 30-year career, Jenn has served as a teacher, coach, Dean of Admissions, Assistant Head of School, and Head of School. She is nationally and internationally recognized for her achievements, a published author and has served on numerous committees at the collegiate and independent school levels.
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