Our Leading for Equity Framework provides a frame of reference that enables leaders to navigate the complex territory of equity challenges and to develop the capacity to engage in purposeful leadership action. In its simplest form, the Framework helps build habits of mind that are continually in practice. In its more elaborated form, it provides…

Liberatory Design is an approach to addressing equity challenges and change efforts in complex systems. It is a process and practice to: Create designs that help interrupt inequity and increase opportunity for those most impacted by oppression Transform power by shifting the relationships between those who hold power to design and those impacted by these…

The Canopy tags are a common language for describing 72 of the most common practices in innovative schools. These tags were designed collaboratively by 10+ organizations in an attempt to break down silos and make it easier to share information about innovative schools and learning environments. They are free and open source to use, adapt,…

The Canopy project is a repository of collective knowledge about a diverse set of 250+ innovative K-12 learning environments. Nominating organizations from across the country identified communities implementing equitable, student-centered learning models to be included in the Canopy. Many of those learning environments contributed data on their approaches, providing a picture of emerging innovative practices…

This tool, adapted from the ATLAS Looking at Data Protocol from the National School Reform Faculty Harmony Education Center (nsrfharmony.org), presents a structured reflection process for SEL teams and other school stakeholders to observe trends and discuss ideas for continuous improvement of SEL implementation. It emphasizes the importance of examining data with an equity lens…

Guidance to aid school teams in supporting students and adults during the pandemic and beyond.

The Guide to Schoolwide SEL leads school-based teams through a process for systemic SEL implementation. It focuses on creating an environment that infuses SEL into every part of students’ educational experience and promotes equitable outcomes for all. Resources, tools, and strategies are embedded throughout the process as well as an implementation rubric which supports initial…

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.

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.

This resource supports the teacher reflection process and guides teacher through a process of reviewing Elevate data aligned with transformative SEL. It strengthens adult SEL during the teachers individual reflection opportunity and serves as a preparation for the upcoming Elevate group reflection.