Social-emotional learning (SEL) is integral to the educational journey for children and teens, encompassing the understanding and regulation of emotions, goal setting, empathy development, positive relationship building, and responsible decision-making. At Rivermont Schools, we seamlessly integrate SEL into the academic day through purposeful lessons, teaching methodologies like cooperative and project-based learning, the fusion of SEL with academic curriculum, and strategies that establish SEL as a schoolwide initiative, fostering a conducive climate and culture for learning. The benefits of SEL include enhanced positive social behavior, improved self-esteem, the development of appropriate coping strategies, improved peer and adult relationships, acquisition of conflict resolution skills, and improved academic performance.
