International Social Emotional Learning Day on March 8th is a way to celebrate the way SEL is "Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders." Studies show SEL reduces stress and promotes self-regulation, self-awareness, social awareness, decision-making, and relationship building. Here are some specific examples of how SEL can positively impacts students:
- Higher levels of empathy
- Increased social confidence
- Better attitude about school
- More responsible decisions
- Better recognition of emotions
When your student is recognizing difficult emotions and would like help finding a mental health care provider for them, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Overton County Schools:
- Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
- Visit caresolace.com/oc-sd and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Our goal is for our students to have uplifted hearts and connected minds!