Memphis-Shelby County Schools is dedicated to prioritizing Social Emotional Learning to meet the District’s goals. Extensive research demonstrates that SEL programs improve well-being, reduce problem behaviors, support academic achievement gains, and develop skills critical to success in college and career. Social Emotional Learning supports and services span across the collective of everyone who participates in the learning process.
Our Vision for Student Success:
We believe all students deserve access to equitable supports which build their emotional, social, and cognitive development through the use of research-based strategies which promote the needs of the whole child to produce well-rounded graduates who persevere through challenges, think critically and use Social Emotional Competencies to advocate and advance their growth and development.