Social, Emotional & Character Development (SECD)

Social, Emotional and Character Development (SECD) is a blend of two important traditions in education: Social & Emotional Learning and Character & Moral Education. This laminated reference guide provides valuable background information on SECD, as well as strategies to: -Integrate SECD into academic lessons -Build critical thinking skills through literature and social studies -Develop a problem-solving/decision-making/conflict resolution approach called UPS -Create a successful SECD classroom -Connect SECD with parents and the community Valuable web, print, video resources are provided, as well as a Decision Worksheet format that fosters students self-monitoring and self-improvement skills. This reference guide provides a comprehensive framework to implement SECD in your school.