Implementing NYSED’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework
Resources for PreK-2nd Grade Teachers
This user-friendly resource integrates social and emotional learning and equity practices and demonstrates how they can, together, be woven throughout the schedules and routines of the early childhood school day. Designed to support the use of, and adherence to the New York State Department of Education’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework (CRSEF), this resource is a collaboration by educators from Children’s Institute, Greece Central School District, and Webster School District, and was underwritten by the Greater Rochester Health Foundation.
Through curated teaching tools, children’s books, articles, videos, and podcasts, this resource supports PreK-2nd grade staff in the successful integration of the CRSEF’s grounding principles and practices during: SEL Throughout the Day, Mornings and Transitions, Reading and ELA, Science, Math, and Special Areas.
A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope!
Black History Activities for Every Month! - Month 2
Black History Activities for Every Month! - Month 1
Talking to Children and Youth About Racism and Associated Violence - Dr. Todd Savage
Whole Child Connection Anti-Racist Statement
Classroom Practices
Books At Your Finger Tips - Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph became the World’s Fastest Runner
Relationships Matter: Engaging Activities for Returning to School
Morning Meeting Prompts That Support SEL and ELA
Returning to Elementary Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Returning to Middle and High School Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Classroom Activities Printable Cards
Connections Between Social Emotional Learning and Restorative Practices
School and Program-wide Practices
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Practices to Enhance Athlete Performance
SEL Recommendations and Resources for Virtual and Hybrid Learning
Planning for Returning to Learning: All Tip Sheets
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Supporting Staff and Celebrating Their Return to School
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Supporting Transfer Students Entering a New School
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Understanding Students' Social Emotional Needs
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Supporting Families and Adult Caregivers
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Welcoming Back Elementary Students
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Welcoming Back Middle and High School Students
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Supporting English Language Learners
Planning for Returning to Learning: Tips for Students and Families Experiencing Shelter Insecurity
Culturally Responsive Education - Thoughts for Getting Started
Taking Away Recess - Shifting Mindset Away from Compliance, Toward Productivity
Beat the Clock - Indoor Physical Activity
Direct Instruction in SEL
Supporting Adult SEL
For Parents, Families, and Caregivers
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