Hawaiʻi public schools are using social and emotional learning (SEL) to provide the skills students need to be self-aware, be socially conscious, engage in critical thinking, make responsible decisions, and foster a sense of connectedness and belonging.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
What is SEL?
SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes to:
- Develop healthy identities.
- Manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals.
- Feel and show empathy for others.
- Establish and maintain supportive relationships.
- Make responsible and caring decisions.
We encourage you to watch this introduction video on SEL in schools for insights on how SEL can be incorporated into parenting practices at home to support children’s social and emotional know-how at all times.
Resources
Here to Help
“Here to Help” equips students with essential mental health literacy and provides accessible tools and support from trained staff.
ParentGuidance.org
The Department’s Office of Student Support Services is providing free resources through ParentGuidance.org to support students, families and staff. The platform partners with schools nationwide to help families support children’s mental health and well-being.
Hawaiʻi parents and school staff have access to:
- Regular one-on-one parent coaching for parents, families and school staff.
- Access to over 30 mental health series virtual seminars.
- Online lessons led by licensed therapists.
- “Ask a Therapist,” a frequently updated question and answer forum.