SEL Implementation Materials

SEL School Leader Brochure:

This 6-panel brochure presents 7 compelling reasons why school leaders across Illinois are supporting the implementation of social and emotional learning (SEL) in their schools. The brochure offers an awareness presentation entitled SEL: AN ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE. It is part of a statewide professional development initiative to prepare school staff to implement SEL standards. The presentation details the benefits of SEL education for both students and school staff and why it was mandated for all Illinois schools by the Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003. School leaders can request a presentation for their school by contacting Linda Delimata, SEL Training Coordinator at 815-652-2054, x224 or email ldelimata@leeogle.org.

Click on the brochure icon for a laser-printer pdf version which will print two-sided on an 11" x 8.5" sheet with guides for folding into 3 panels. Click here for a screen version pdf of the brochure.

SEL Parent Brochure:

This 6-panel brochure promotes the benefits of social and emotional learning (SEL) to all Illinois parents and caregivers with school-age children. It's purpose is to educate everyone on what SEL is and why it is important for our schools to implement the SEL standards. The brochure also highlights what parents and caregivers can do both at home and with their school to promote their children's healthy social and emotional development and academic achievement. A list of educational resources is included to help parents and caregivers raise caring, confident and capable children who are better prepared to succeed in school, work and life.

Click on the brochure icon for a laser-printer pdf which prints two-sided on an 11" x 8.5" sheet with guides for folding into 3 panels. Click here for a spanish language version. Please print as many brochures as you like and distribute them to parents and caregivers at your school and throughout your community. Ask them to support implementation of the SEL standards by doing the same. Click here for a screen version pdf of the brochure.