Many SEL organizations designate their programs as "Evidence-Based" or "Research-Based". Both have their benefits, but what exactly do they mean? Let's review the two scenarios to discover what is best for you and your SEL program. 

Links from today's episode:

• Read the article here
• Child Welfare Information Gateway. Evidence-Based Practice Definitions and Glossary.
• Hunsley, J., & Mash, E. J. (2007). Evidence-based assessment. Rev. Clin. Psychol., 3, 29-51
• S. Department of Education (2016). Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments.
• Joint Committee on the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing of the American Educational Research Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education (2014). Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. The American Educational Research Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Council on Measurement in Education.
• SEL Chat

While not the easiest topic to have on the show, many of our students and educators are experiencing trauma right now. Here are a few ways to help students and staff work through the trauma with social emotional learning. 

Links from today's episode:

• Relationship Skills Research
• Self-Awareness Research
• Growth Mindset link
• Self-Management Evidence 
• Trauma-Informed Practice Webinar
• SEL and School Safety Whitepaper

If you're looking for ways to support your entire school with tier 1 SEL supports, this is your podcast! We cover universal screeners and ways to ensure your SEL program is sustainable and systemic. Listen in!

Links from today's episode:

• Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA)
• DESSA-Mini
• SEL Guide: Take Action on your SEL Data!
• Using SEL Assessments for Continuous Improvement: Part 1 – How to Effectively Use SEL Data
• Using SEL Assessments for Continuous Improvement: Part 2 — 8 Ways to Improve Your SEL Implementation
• SELChat 

Hans Appel joins us to discuss Social Emotional Learning, School Culture, and Character Development. Hans has so many great resources, be sure to find out more below!

Resources from today:

• Award Winning Culture (Amazon Link)
• Award Winning Culture website
• Award Winning Culture Podcast
• Award Winning Culture Student Podcast
• Follow Hans on Twitter and Instagram 
• SEL Chat website 

Rachel Wagner joins us to discuss the FLIP IT! strategy. If you are an educator, parent, or human this technique is for you! Rachel breaks it down into four easy steps, creating a path to help challenging behavior in children (or adults!) in your life. 

Links from toady's episode:

• MoreFLIPIT.org
• FLIP IT! Transforming Challenging Behavior (book)
• FLIP IT! Online Course
• Devereux Center for Resilient Children

Susan Damico joins us today from the Devereux Center for Resilient Children to discuss resilience. Now, I recommend this episode for educators, parents, and students as there are so many great tips Susan gives! What is your favorite takeaway? I'd tell you mine but I don't want to spoil anything!

Links from today's episode:

• Devereux Center for Resilient Children
• SEL at Home
• Weekly Video Tips
• 20 Years, 20 Questions, 20 Minutes Webinar
• Sign up for Devereux Center for Resilient Children's emails 

Alright, I went over the five minutes on this one. The 10 activities made me do it!

Now, more than ever, we want to make sure our educators are taken care of. This is one small way we are showing our on-going support for you. 

Thank you, truly, for all that you do. 

Links from this episode:

• Read the article here
• Clinical Research about deep breathing 
• Harvard Medical Scho0ol Exercise article
• Free Online Workouts
• Educator-based online support networks
• SEL Chat with Meaghan Dunham Episode
• Visualization for reducing stress
• Mayo Clinic article on laughter

This Special Edition on Optimistic Thinking brings insight from fellow educators. While I don't have any specific links for you from the episode, we do discuss two other podcasts. Check them out below!

• Promoting Teacher Resilience 
• Interview with Meaghan Dunham: Mindfulness
• Share your story with us here

Sara VanderWel, a Kindergarten teacher in Washington and Ms. Sara of The Character Tree, joins us to discuss how she brings Social and Emotional Learning and Character Development into her classroom. Her experience in K-2 brings insight to SEL Chat that I hope you all enjoy!

Sara left us some links to enjoy as well. Here the are:

• Webinar with Maurice Elias (Date changed to May 7th) 
• The Character Tree website
• Sara's blog on establishing student classroom ownership
• Sara's blog on successful writing conferences
• Sara's Teachers Pay Teacher's site
• SEL Chat
• Aperture Education

Paul LeBuffe, VP of Research and Development at Aperture Education presents on "Promoting Teacher Resilience" in this special recording of his live webinar. The full version of the presentation is well worth your time as well. We hope you enjoy the audio presentation!  

Here are the many wonderful links Paul discusses in the presentation: 

• Session Replay
• Slide Deck
• Handout: Even If Optimistic Thinking Growth Strategy
• EdSERT Optimistic Thinking Guide
• "Keepers of the Flame" video
• "What the World Needs Now" virtual concert
• Share your Optimistic Thinking story with us
• SEL Chat
• Aperture Education