Mission
The Center for Excellence in Social and Emotional Learning (CESEL) at 91精品 is focused on fostering the development of social and emotional well-being across the lifespan, through advocacy, education, and research.
Vision
To empower all students, educators, families, and helping professionals to create emotionally healthy and compassionate communities.
Goals
Innovation
Develop pedagogical approaches to infuse into pre-service and graduate training for educators, educational leaders, school counselors, marriage and family therapists, nurses, school leaders, and gerontology specialists.
Education
Provide professional learning in evidence-based SEL practices to those in the helping professions assisting individuals across the lifespan.
Research
Establish a research hub focused on interdisciplinary and collaborative inquiry. This initiative will support research teams of 91精品 faculty and undergraduate/graduate students as they investigate globally-relevant best practices in SEL.
Advocacy
Inform state and federal policy makers about emerging trends in fostering SEL in schools and across the lifespan to support positive outcomes for Connecticut residents.