The BELE Resource Library

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The BELE Resource Library is an evolving repository of resources and recommendations for folks working at all levels of the K-12 education system—including educators, administrators, policymakers, and parents—to use in pursuit of an improved student experience at school—one where every student feels valued and can develop fundamental life skills.

This collaborative space features resources sourced from across the BELE Network designed to support teachers, create student-centered learning experiences at school, guide the investment of funds, and much more.

The BELE Resource Library is grounded in seven Essential Actions that describe the changes and processes needed to create supportive, engaging and caring environments for students and adults.

You can navigate the Resource Library using “Search by Essential Action” or the drop-down menu of filters below the search bar to find the best resource to meet your needs.
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Design Systems and Structures that Promote Positive Relationships, Collaboration, and Student-Centered Learning
District-Level Learnings From the Field: What Needs to be True When Redesigning School District Systems and Structures for Human Thriving?

Part of the BELE learning series, this paper explores insights from our equity initiatives in partner districts. It focuses on the conditions necessary to create equitable learning environments that enhance the student experience, and where districts should focus their efforts to sustain meaningful change.

 CASEL
Design Systems and Structures that Promote Positive Relationships, Collaboration, and Student-Centered Learning
Design Principles for Schools: Putting the Science of Learning and Development Into Action

The Design Principles for Schools is a new playbook that aims to support K-12 educators and youth-serving professionals in transforming all learning settings to meet the acute needs we are facing right now and also provide a solid down payment on the better, more equitable education system we need for our kids and their futures.

 Science of Learning and Development Alliance
Design Systems and Structures that Promote Positive Relationships, Collaboration, and Student-Centered Learning
District Resource Center Website

The District Resource Center helps school districts make social and emotional learning (SEL) an integral part of every student’s education by providing them with a process of implementation and aligned resources and tools connected to CASEL’s theory of action for systemic SEL.

 CASEL
Create Positive Learning Conditions to Transform Students' Daily Experience
Elevate Group Reflection Coaching Template

This resource is a step by step, 1 hour facilitation protocol that supports the group reflection process of Elevate data for implementing teachers. The facilitation is targeted towards district support teams as they seek to deepen relationships and coaching at the school level.

 CASEL

BELE Network Essential Actions

Create Equitable Policies
Create Equitable Policies
Adopt Policies that Center Students’ Experiences and Voices

Adopt district and state policies that advance equity by centering students’ experiences, voices, and humanity.

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Measure what Matters
Measure what Matters
Gather, Analyze, and Respond to Feedback and Data on Student Learning

Use data to adjust practice, policy, and learning environments.

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Invest in Staff
Invest in Staff
Ensure that All Educators Feel Supported, Valued, and Prepared

Create the conditions that allow all educators to fully engage in their work, feel equipped to form meaningful relationships with students, and to be positive contributors to students’ daily experiences in school.

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Transform Teaching and Learning
Transform Teaching and Learning
Create Positive Learning Conditions to Transform Students' Daily Experience

Create learning conditions that prioritize trusting relationships and foster student agency.

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Make Systems Human-Centered
Make Systems Human-Centered
Design Systems and Structures that Promote Positive Relationships, Collaboration, and Student-Centered Learning

We can redesign education systems to prioritize positive relationships, fruitful collaboration between students, educators and families, and active learning—from the classroom to the superintendent’s office.

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Empower Youth
Empower Youth
Listen to, Understand, and Respond to the Voices and Experiences of Students

Listen to, understand, and respond to the voices and experiences of students to ensure they have agency in their learning and development and in the creation of a more supportive and affirming system.

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Partner with Caregivers and Communities
Partner with Caregivers and Communities
Authentically Partner With Communities to Transform Students’ Daily Experiences

Create positive student experiences in authentic collaboration with students’ communities.

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