The Academy for SEL in Schools at Rutgers University, in partnership with Saint Elizabeth University, proudly announces the launch of a new, fully online course:
Brick by Brick: A Leader’s Guide to Building Social-Emotional Learning in Schools.
This first-of-its-kind course is designed specifically for PreK–12 school leaders and aspiring leaders. It provides practical tools and expert guidance to help implement systemic Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and cultivate a positive, inclusive school environment where all students feel safe, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.
Key Features:
- Free for all NJ educators, including school board members and aspiring leaders
- Five flexible, self-paced online modules
- Real-world case studies and expert insights
- Training for effective participation in SEL, SECD, and HIB-related roles and committees
- Strategies to build student competencies, support academic success, and promote staff and student well-being
Developed through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Education, in collaboration with the Academy for SEL in Schools, Rutgers SECD Lab, character.org, NJASECD, and national SEL experts—including frontline educators.
Build SEL in your school—brick by brick.
For more information and to register for the course, visit Social and Emotional Learning.
