Social and Emotional Learning

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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which we learn about and develop key emotional and social skills. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Recognizing, responding to, and managing emotions

  • Developing empathy to care for self, friends and family, & the greater community

At PacPrep, we firmly believe in supporting the entire student. What this means is, we don’t just focus on academics in our session. Our teachers naturally integrate social and emotional learning within each class session. Each teacher works to get to know the student authentically so that they can fully support them to meet their goals.

This school year, our teachers are utilizing Great Good in Education within their lessons. This is a research-based SEL curriculum rooted in science. It is run by UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center (GGSC). From their website, “The GGSC studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society--what we call ‘the science of a meaningful life.’" Their work directly benefits each of our students, regardless of age or grade level.

Our teachers use GGSC’s recommendations to integrate character education, mindfulness, and numerous specific SEL topics such as empathy, gratitude, and growth mindset into everyday class sessions. Whether a student is a Kindergartner or a senior in high school, our teachers develop strong routines that support them holistically.

 
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Furthermore, as Curriculum Specialist, I get to authentically collaborate with teachers. Social and emotional learning was a passion of mine during my time as an educator in the classroom and as a 1:1 instructor. As such, it is a strong priority as I work with teachers to ensure lessons are meaningful, rigorous, and engaging.

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To learn more about how we customize curriculum, please visit our Curriculum Approach page and/or contact our Admissions Team to learn more about how we can support your child.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Erika Sneath
Erika Sneath

Dean of Students
“I feel like at any given time I could just burst with delight at what our students and teachers are doing –it’s incredible!” As evident from that direct quote, Erika takes great pride in supporting our students, their families, and our teachers authentically. She uses her expertise in curriculum design, engagement, and learning differences (and giftedness!), in each conversation, thoughtfully connecting with families to make the 1:1 experience come to life. Her drive to support students as humans-first is evident in the work she does for anti-racism, LGBTQIA2s+ rights, disability advocacy, and more. As a naturally curious and innovative educator, she not only gets to know each of our students in our initial family curriculum meetings, but also collaborates with parents and facilitates events for our PacPrep community. She often jokes that she “geeks out” with respect to our students' learning, which truly shines through in her work. Erika holds a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis on Teacher Leadership. Oh, and did we mention she’s an author? Check out her latest book, Adalene Plays Many Ways.

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