Grades 4-6 | Cradle to Career Roadmap

As students move into the upper grades of elementary school, they are required to meet higher expectations both in and out of the classroom. Children in this age band will analyze complex content and express their learning in many ways using a variety of tools. By the end of 6th grade, students should be grade-level competent in both English Language Arts and math. Socially, they will make friends and understand social rules and consequences.

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Federal Role in Education Has a Long History

A brief history of the federal government's role in public education.

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American Institute for Research

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has conducted extensive research in early childhood, K-12, and higher education settings. AIR offers resources and research publications for educators.

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Inside the Classroom: Social-Emotional Learning in 4th Grade

Blog providing SEL options for 4th graders

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Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School

This is the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Social-Emotional Learning Roadmap for reopening schools.

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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning

This is the California Department of Education's official site for Social-Emotional Learning. It links to various resources schools and districts can access.

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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles

This is a grounding document for the California Department of Education's Social and Emotional Learning guiding principles.

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The Federal Role in Education

Education is primarily a State and local responsibility in the United States. A quick overview of the role of the Federal government in education.

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Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs

This digital presentation includes four modules that describe considerations that need to be taken when implementing a comprehensive school mental health program. Topics include best practices in comprehensive school mental health, policies and procedures, and funding as well as many more.

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National Center for Healthy Safe Children

The National Center for Healthy Safe Children offers resources and technical assistance to states, tribes, territories, and local communities to come together to promote well-being.