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ERIC Number: EJ609031
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
Social and Emotional Learning: A Framework for Promoting Mental Health and Reducing Risk Behavior in Children and Youth.
Payton, John W.; Wardlaw, Dana M.; Graczyk, Patricia A.; Bloodworth, Michelle R.; Tompsett, Carolyn J.; Weissberg, Roger P.
Journal of School Health, v70 n5 p179-85 May 2000
Describes selection criteria based on theory, research, and best educational practice that identify key social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies and program features for promoting students' mental health and reducing risk behaviors. Program features critical to the success of school-based SEL programs emphasize curriculum design, coordination with larger systems, educator preparation and support, and program evaluation. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Health, Children, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Health Promotion, Mental Health, Program Development, School Health Services, Social Development
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Risk Reduction