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Guiding Principles for Equitable Whole Child Design

Grades PK - 13+ Social and Emotional Learning

Environments and life experiences help shape our brains, which are growing and changing throughout our lives.  This framework guides transformation of K-12 settings, illustrating how practitioners can implement structures and practices that support learning and development.  This model illuminates multiple ways that schools can be redesigned to support all learners.

Standards:
Quality Review Indicators 1.4 Positive Learning Environment
Audience:
AdministratorCentral Staff
Educational Use:
Professional Development
Programs:
Office of Educator Development
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