Supporting and Understanding Social and Emotional Development (High School)

69 m

This comprehensive course equips middle and high school teachers with practical strategies to integrate social-emotional learning into everyday classroom practice. Unlike elementary SEL programs, this course focuses specifically on adolescent development and the unique needs of secondary students. Through six targeted modules, you’ll explore: The foundations of SEL and why traditional approaches often fail with teenagers The critical “second window” of adolescent brain development and its implications for teaching Classroom-ready practices that blend academic content with social-emotional learning Strategies for building schoolwide SEL culture and implementation Techniques to support your own resilience and wellbeing as an educator Follow Sam’s journey as he navigates the challenges of supporting students like Janeen, Raymond, and Pascual while maintaining his own work-life balance. You’ll gain evidence-based approaches that respect adolescents’ developmental needs, enhance academic performance, and prepare students for future success. Perfect for secondary educators looking to address the “SEL lag” in grades 7-12 with developmentally appropriate, engaging approaches that work with—not against—adolescent development.

Supporting and Understanding Social and Emotional Development (High School)

Author Details

Author | Gina Karp, M.Ed

Gina Gutierrez Karp is an educator, curriculum developer, and consultant based in New York and California. Her areas of specialty in K-12 education are school safety, climate and culture. As a restorative justice practitioner, Gina Karp has trained and coached teachers, school leaders, district office staff, social workers and juvenile probation officers in the sustainable implementation of restorative practices.

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