Social, Emotional, & Character Development (SECD): For Teachers, For Students, For Parents — NYC Edition

This quick-reference laminated guide is designed for teachers and other school professionals who agree with Martin Luther King, Jr., who said, “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” It provides an overview of what social, emotional, and character development (SECD) is, why it’s so important, and how to infuse simple character-building lessons throughout the curriculum and all aspects of the classroom and school. This, in turn, will create a civil, caring, and respectful school environment in which all students will flourish.

Sections include:

• What is Social, Emotional, and Character Development (SECD)?
• Where Does SECD Come From?
• Why Do We Need SECD Now?
• Programs to Build SECD
• Everyone Needs a Consistent Problem Solving Strategy (UPS)
• Building SECD through Literature & Social Studies
• Integrating SECD into Lessons
• Decision Exercise
• Nine Ways to Promote SECD in Students
• Class Meetings: Empowering Your Students
• Five Is for SECD Success
• The SECD Payoff
• Making the Case for SECD: Answering the Tough Questions
• Involving Parents
• Creating the SECD Classroom Checklist

Retail Price: $12.95