OSPI Celebrating SEL Week: Day 5

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Social Emotional Learning

March 8, 2024

Today is Washington SEL Day!
Reflections from the SEL Advisory Committee on SEL Day
Interactive Tool: Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions
We want to hear from you!

SEL Week: Day 6

Today is Washington SEL Day!

Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed March 8, 2024 as Social Emotional Learning Day!

The proclamation notes that social emotional learning is a collaborative responsibility which involves schools, families, and communities. Click here to read the proclamation in full. We hope that you've enjoyed celebrating SEL week!

Reflections from the SEL Advisory Committee on SEL Day

For SEL week, we wanted to share some reflections from the members of the legislatively-mandated Social Emotional Learning Advisory Committee on why they are passionate about SEL and the work they are doing.

Xyzlora Brownell, SELAC Co-Chair, Early Childhood Intervention and Prevention Services Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Manager at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families shared the following about her work with SELAC.

"My career has always been connected to SEL. As a co-chair of the SEL Advisory Committee, I find it inspiring to be together with a group of people who have a passion for Social Emotional Learning. Talking and learning with others on the committee has solidified the importance of SEL for children and adults. I always look forward to the complex and deep conversations we engage in and the ideas that are generated from this group. The diverse perspectives lend to the complexities of SEL and what the needs are in communities. I believe we must prioritize this work for the best outcomes for our children in school and in life."

The next SEL Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, March 26, 9:00AM–12:00PM. The meeting will be held via Zoom (link attached).

We encourage the public to attend and provide time for public comment. You may also share public comment to the SEL Advisory Committee at any time by using the comment link on the SEL website.

More information is available on the SEL Advisory Committee webpage. If you have questions, please email Tammy Bolen.

Interactive Tool: Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions

There are many different tools to explore and name feelings. This Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions is an interactive feelings chart. Having a better understanding of emotions helps us practice many aspects of SEL, including standards for self-awareness, self-efficacy, social awareness, and social engagement.

We want to hear from you!

What tools are you enjoying using to teach and practice SEL? Email sel@k12.wa.us and let us know!

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