Children learning

Our Approach

Introduction

The Social, Emotional, and Behavior Academy adopted a two-pronged model of support composed of Targeted Coaching and Learning Opportunities.

Targeted coaching includes onsite meetings; needs assessment, prioritization, and planning; monthly targeted coaching; and ongoing support. Learning opportunities include academy-wide in-person convenings; peer learning calls; webinars; and on-site professional development. Please note that peer learning calls, webinars, and on-site professional development are encouraged but not required.

 

 

 

 

 

Targeted Coaching

 

Each school and district team was matched with a SEB Academy coach based on the team’s specific goals and needs. Teams met monthly with coaches. Our coaching approach was equity-focused, differentiated, collaborative, and relationship-based. Our coaching followed a continuous improvement format that involved:

  • Analyzing the current landscape of systems of support
  • Identifying and prioritizing areas of growth
  • Setting goals
  • Developing action plans
  • Implementing plans
  • Monitoring progress
  • Reflecting to inform the next cycle of improvement

Our coaches also offered additional supports in addition to coaching. These included: needs assessment and action planning support, thought-partnership, in-school/in-district professional development, resource curation, document review, material development, and more.

Learning Opportunities

Learning Opportunities were designed to support connection, support, and sharing across the Academy through shared learning experiences. We offered multiple types of learning opportunities, including:

  • Convenings: Teams connected, learned from one another, and developed an understanding of the academy’s integrated model during our two in-person academy-wide convenings each year.
  • Peer Learning Calls (PLCs)*: These lightly-facilitated virtual calls brought together teams with a common goal or focus area. They were often offered in a 3-part series.
  • Webinars*: Monthly virtual webinars were facilitated by content experts. They offered opportunities to delve more deeply into topics related to SEL, mental health, belonging, and behavior.
  • On-Site Professional Development*: These in-person events were opportunities for teams to recieve professional development for a larger audience.

*These offerings were encouraged, but not required.