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Social Emotional Learning Home
Welcome to our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Page!!
In Gadsden ISD, we know that learning goes beyond academics. Social-Emotional Learning equips students with essential life skills—like understanding their emotions, building positive relationships, and making thoughtful decisions—that support both personal well-being and academic growth. Together with families, educators, and our community, we are committed to creating safe, caring environments where every student feels connected, valued, and empowered to thrive.
What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults develop the skills to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, build and maintain healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Our district follows the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework, which highlights five key areas of Social-Emotional Learning.
These skills help students succeed in school and in life:
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Self-Awareness – Understanding your own emotions, strengths, and values.
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Self-Management – Managing emotions, setting goals, and practicing self-control.
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Social Awareness – Showing empathy, respect, and understanding for others.
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Relationship Skills – Building healthy friendships, communicating clearly, and working well with others.
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Responsible Decision-Making – Making safe, caring, and thoughtful choices.
In our district, SEL is about helping students succeed not only in school, but also in life—by fostering resilience, kindness, and a sense of belonging.
RESOURCES
In today's world, SEL—the process of developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—is just as vital as academic knowledge. It's the foundation for resilience, positive relationships, and lifelong success.
Whether you're a Teacher looking for classroom strategies, a Student seeking tools for stress management, or a Parent wanting to support your child's growth at home, this hub provides curated, age-appropriate resources designed to foster a supportive and emotionally intelligent community.
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Some Helpful Crisis and Support Resources for Students and Families
- New Mexico Crisis Access Line: 1-855-NMCRISIS (Toll Free). A statewide mental health crisis line for anyone who resides in the State of New Mexico. It is a centralized, single telephone number, answered by professional counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Counselors have access to emergency workers if needed, who trained in assessing a crisis and responding with the least restrictive alternative. They do not stop at the end of the call, their clinicians refer callers to resources local to them or conduct a follow up call by the next business day to check in.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (Toll Free). The phone and chat services are available to anyone who has been affected by relationship abuse, including those who are currently in abusive relationships, those who are working to heal, friends or family of victims and survivors, and anyone in the community who has questions about domestic violence. They have the ability to provide phone services in more than 200 languages.
- New Mexico Statewide Sexual Abuse Helpline: 1-844-667-2457 (Toll Free). NMSA Hotline. You may also visit NMSA Helpline
- New Mexico Peer to Peer Warmline: 1-855-466-7100 (Toll Free) New Mexico Peer to Peer Warmline for in-person call and texting services to talk about a mental health or substance use concerns for the individual or others before the point of crisis.
- 988 Help and Hope in New Mexico: Dial 988 for a 24/7 lifeline for emotional, mental, or substance misuse support. It is a free and easy to remember helpline that connects people in crisis to trained behavioral health counselors. It is available to all New Mexicans.
Coming Soon...
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Interactive tools: Link to "virtual calming rooms" with guided meditations, relaxing music, and breathing exercises.
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Self-help resources: Provide articles, videos, and podcasts on topics like stress management, test anxiety, and building friendships.
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👉Professional Development Resources:
👉New Mexico Curriculum access:
👉Curriculum Resources
- Nearpod
- Centervention
- ECHO Educator Resiliency through SEL
- PBS Learning Media
- Pure Edge
- Harmony
- Free Tools and AI Resources
- Conscious Discipline
- Intervention Central
👉SEL Resources
👉Mindfulness Practices
👉Videos:
👉Educator Wellness:
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- 10 Ways Parents Can Bring Social-Emotional Learning Home
- SEL With Families and Caregivers
- PBS Kids for Parents
- 5 Ways Parents Can Support SEL
- Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
- Social and Emotional Learning: Strategies for Parents
- 12 Tips for Raising Confident Kids, Child Mind Institute
- KidsHealth
- ACT Knowlege Hub
- 10 Ways Parents Can Bring Social Emotional Learning Home
- Edutopia