The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is excited to introduce the social and emotional learning (SEL) Community of Practice (CoP), explicitly designed to support teachers and instructional leaders in the effective implementation of the DC K-Adult SEL Standards and practices.

CoP participants will:

• Present and analyze problems of practice to develop strategies for advancing SEL integration across content
• Learn about ongoing professional learning opportunities and resources to support school needs.
• Provide insights on OSSE SEL artifacts and resources to inform implementation support.
• Be part of a supportive network of instructional leaders that values equity, student success, and whole-child development.

Upcoming CoP Convening:

• Wednesday, Oct. 29: Register here.

CoP Spotlights
The Spotlights support SEL implementation, showcasing strategies and practices used by LEAs in the district. 

• Session 1 (April 30, 2025): Strengthening Adult Staff SEL/ Educator Wellness Expert- Leah Williams, Sojourner Truth PCS, Wellness Counselor 
  • A Picture Worth a 1000 Smiles 
  • Wellness Centers (Examples)  
• Session 2 (May 28, 2025): Implementing Practices to Promote SEL with Students Expert- Restorative DC- School Talk 
  • Restorative DC
  • Intentional Closure Activity  
  • Trauma-Informed SEL Practices 

Resources

• Locate relevant toolkits and resources on the OSSE SEL webpage.  

Meeting Archives

• April 30, 2025: Strengthening Adult Staff SEL CoP 
• May 28, 2025: Implementing Practices to Promote SEL with Students CoP
• June 25, 2025: Assessing and Reflecting on SEL Data for Continuous Improvement