Why this course

Strengthening daily support through social-emotional awareness

Support staff interact with students at critical moments throughout the school day, yet often receive limited training in social-emotional learning. This course builds foundational SEL knowledge and practical strategies to help support professionals respond consistently, promote regulation, and foster positive relationships that support student success.
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  • Meant for

    Paraprofessionals and classroom support staff

  • Format

    Cohort-based, 3 Live Virtual Sessions, and a Digital Workbook

  • Time Commitment

    6 hours and Self-Paced

Learning Outcomes

Support staff will be able to apply SEL-informed strategies that promote regulation, connection, and positive behavior.

  • Recognize core social-emotional competencies in everyday student interactions

  • Support student self-regulation using practical, age-appropriate strategies

  • Reinforce positive behavior and relationships across classroom settings

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to SEL for Support Staff

    2. How This Course Works

    3. Navigation Basics: Exploring Interactive Lessons

    4. What is SEL and Why It Matters

    1. Overview: The Five CASEL Areas

    2. Spot the SEL Moment

    3. Reflection: SEL in My Day

    1. What is Co-Regulation?

    2. Strategies to Stay Calm

    3. Practice: Student in Distress

    4. Reflection: My Triggers

    1. Active Listening in Action

    2. Positive Interaction Starters

    3. Words to Avoid, Words to Use

    4. Knowledge Check

    1. Behind the Behavior

    2. Encouraging Student Voice

    3. Practice: Redirection with Dignity

    4. Behavior Quick Guide

    1. SEL Is a Team Effort

    2. What to Share, What to Ask

    3. Capstone: SEL Support Plan

    4. Final Quiz

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 23 lessons
  • Self-paced lessons developed with the support of licensed professionals
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Includes TAGLearners Community Access

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