Social and Emotional Learning
At a Glance

The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Department helps to create positive, equitable, and welcoming learning environments for staff and students in Alameda County. We provide education and supportive services focused on serving the whole child.

Our high-quality technical assistance for educators, staff, families, and other stakeholders promotes physical, mental, emotional, and social health so that students can feel safe and supported on their academic journey and in life.

Our work is grounded on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is aligned with ACOE’s mission: To provide, promote, and support leadership and service to ensure the success of every child, in every school, every day.

Programs

We are responsible for administering the California Department of Education-funded Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) and the Region 4 System of Support for Expanded Learning (R4 SSEL) Programs, as well as the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency-funded Arts and Creativity/SEL Program at the REACH Ashland Youth Center. We are a Consortium member for the Bay Area American Indian Council/INCFA Entity Title VI Program serving students in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Hayward Unified School Districts.

Services

• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Consulting
• Facilitation
• SEL Resources
• Arts and creativity
• Professional development
• Drug prevention education
• Alternatives to suspension
• Youth voice and leadership
• Expanded learning resources
• SEL curriculum and instruction
• Systems-based approach to SEL
• Family and community engagement
• Restorative and social justice practices
• Healing and trauma-informed practices
• Growth, development, and sexual health
• Peer education training and Youth Development

Networks and Communities of Practice

• Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Network
• Expanded Learning District Coordinator/Grantee Network
• Expanded Learning STEAM Hub Communities of Practice
• SEL Community of Practice