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Because All Students Need

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

What is SEL

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) works to make evidence-based SEL a core part of every student's education, from preschool through high school. We do that through research, hands-on support for implementation, and long-term partnerships with states, districts, and education leaders.

Learn about the impact of our work

CASEL’s Local to Global Impact

  • 34,000,000Students
  • 130,000Educators reached annually
  • 50States
  • 36Countries
Hear From Educators About SEL Watch Video Does SEL Work?

CASEL offers solutions to educators’ most pressing issues

  • Absenteeism & Attendance

    When students miss school, the effects show up in reading, grades, test scores, and graduation rates. SEL works on the root cause — building classrooms and schools where students genuinely want to be.

    Learn about SEL & attendance

  • Supporting Academic Instruction

    SEL and academics are not a trade-off. SEL creates the conditions students need in order to learn, and everyday academic instruction is a natural place to practice social and emotional skills.

    Learn about supporting academics

  • Selecting an SEL Program

    The CASEL Program Guide helps educators and school administrators compare evidence-based SEL programs and choose the one that actually fits their community's needs.

    Visit the Program Guide
How can CASEL help you?