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~ Junior High ~ SEL & Wellness
Cuero ISD Social-Emotional Learning, Well-Being, & Safety
September 2023
What is SEL?
- Social and emotional learning, or SEL, helps develop the skills we need for life. SEL is important for all students no matter their academic levels, ability types, behavior records, or home lives. In fact, SEL isn’t limited to students. It also helps adults examine their own feelings and thoughts, manage stress, collaborate with colleagues, navigate different perspectives, and make caring choices.
- Research has shown that we think and learn best when we have supportive relationships, feel a sense of security and belonging, and have opportunities to develop and practice our social, emotional, and cognitive skills across many different contexts. Focused on what we learn and how we learn, SEL draws from brain science and practical implementation to highlight how best to promote healthy development.
- SEL increases students' academic learning. SEL builds skills that boost academic achievement in core subject areas while creating the relationships and environments that are most conducive to learning. In fact, 93% of teachers want a greater focus on SEL in schools because they know that it improves students’ academic performance, classroom behaviors, and attitudes about school.
Learning to Listen
Validating your child’s feelings is a powerful way to help them calm down. When our children are upset, it is helpful to respond rather than react. It is important to not minimize or dismiss their feelings by saying things such as, “you’re okay” or “brush it off” or “calm down.” Use statements such as “This feels like it is really important to you”; and “I want to make sure I understand what you are saying,” In these moments our children need us to be an emotional coach. We need to remember we set an example by our reactions to problems and setbacks. Responding with optimism and confidence teaches kids that problems are temporary and tomorrow's another day.
September - Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
We believe:
- Hope Can Happen: Suicide is not inevitable for anyone. By starting the conversation, providing support, and directing help to those who need it, we can prevent suicides and save lives.
- We Can All Take Action: Evidence shows that providing support services, talking about suicide, reducing access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.
- Crisis Centers are Critical: By offering immediate counseling to everyone that may need it, local crisis centers provide invaluable support at critical times to connect individuals to local services.
TCHATT Services for Cuero ISD Students
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
A Crisis doesn't just mean suicide; it's any painful emotion for which you need support.
Bullying * School Stress
Depression * Anxiety
Suicide * Relationships
Friendships * Self-Harm
AllianceforSafeKids.org
See Something, Say Something!
Useful Links
Ascender Parent Portal
Student Health Advisory Council
Safe and Supportive School Program
Cuero ISD BJA STOP School Violence Grant Program
Ruby Rodriguez, M.Ed. ~ Director of Special Programs
Lacy Timpone, M.Ed., LPC ~ High School School Climate Specialist
Courtney Schacherl, M.S., LPC ~ Junior High School Climate Specialist
Kathy F. Scott, LMSW ~ Elementary School Climate Specialist
Website: cueroisd.org
Location: 960 East Broadway Street, Cuero, TX, USA
Phone: (361)275-1900
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cueroisd/