CASEL-Aligned SEL Curriculum for Schools | SEL Plus Strategic Impact Program

SEL Plus Curriculum for Schools

Strategic Impact CASEL-Aligned Social-Emotional Foundations & Applied Skills

A CASEL-Aligned SEL Strategy That Delivers Real Impact

Strengthens self-awareness, regulation, social understanding, decision-making, and relationship skills aligned directly to the CASEL framework.

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Program Type

Strategic Impact — CASEL-Aligned SEL Initiative

Program Length

7 courses 28 weeks

Delivery

Advisory, SEL Block, Core Period, Enrichment, or After-School

MTSS Tier

Tier 1 (Universal)

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Why CASEL-Aligned SEL Matters

Program Model: Strategic Impact (Cross-Grade Deployment)

The SEL Plus Program is a Strategic Impact initiative, not a grade-level curriculum. It is not developmentally staged by age. Instead, it is outcome-driven and designed for flexible district deployment wherever schools seek a consistent CASEL-aligned SEL foundation, stronger self-regulation and behavioral readiness, improved peer relationships, healthier classroom climate, reduced conflict escalation, and improved student engagement.

Recommended Grade Band: Grades 5–8 (Ages ~9–14)

          Universal school-based SEL programs have demonstrated improved academic performance, reflecting an 11 percentile-point gain in achievement.
        

This program is most effective in upper elementary through early high school, when:

Peer relationships intensify
Identity and belonging become central
Regulation impacts academic readiness
Decision-making influences school climate
Social pressure and conflict become more complex

Districts deploy this program strategically to strengthen:

Self-awareness and identity reflection
Emotional regulation and coping
Social awareness and perspective-taking
Responsible decision-making and accountability
Communication, trust-building, and repair
Conflict navigation and de-escalation

SEL is not supplemental. It is foundational to learning conditions.

Program Overview: Strategic Impact Design

Unlike grade-level programs, this initiative is outcome-driven — not age-bound, not developmentally staged.

The SEL Plus Program (CASEL-Aligned) is a 28-week Strategic Impact initiative intentionally built to align directly with the five CASEL core competencies.

Core Strategic Question:

How do students develop the self-awareness, regulation, social understanding, decision-making, and relationship skills required to thrive academically and socially?

The program strengthens research-supported SEL drivers, including

Self-awareness and identity reflection

Emotional regulation and coping

Social awareness and understanding people dynamics

Responsible decision-making and accountability

Communication, trust-building, and repair

Conflict navigation and de-escalation

Courses progress intentionally from: Self-awareness → Regulation → Social awareness → Decision-making → Communication → Relationships → Conflict repair & applied SEL

This sequence mirrors CASEL’s competency structure and universal SEL implementation models.

SEL Plus Course Lineup

Exploring You: A Journey to Self-Awareness

Self-Awareness (CASEL)

Emotional You: Managing Your Emotions

Self-Management (CASEL)

Human Dynamics

Social Awareness (CASEL)

Making Responsible Choices

Responsible Decision-Making (CASEL)

Communication Foundations

Relationship Skills in action

Relationship Building Basics

Trust, connection & relationship maintenance

Conflict Resolution Foundations

Applied CASEL capstone

Each course directly maps to CASEL competencies and builds skills longitudinally rather than delivering disconnected SEL lessons.

What Students Develop by the End of the Program

Students develop the ability to:

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identify and articulate emotions

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regulate frustration and stress

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understand social cues and perspectives

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make responsible, consequence-aware decisions

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communicate respectfully and assertively

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build trust and maintain healthy relationships

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repair conflict constructively

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contribute to inclusive, supportive peer culture

School Impact: How This Strengthens Climate & Readiness

SEL Plus improves school outcomes through five validated pathways

Self-Management → Behavioral Readiness

Improved regulation supports calmer classrooms and stronger learning engagement.

Relationship Skills → Classroom Climate

Healthier peer interactions reduce disruption and increase collaboration.

Social Awareness → Reduced Conflict

Perspective-taking reduces misunderstandings and social friction.

Responsible Decision-Making → Accountability

Consequence thinking and repair behaviors strengthen integrity-driven school culture.

Universal SEL → Academic Performance

Participation in high-quality universal SEL is associated with improved academic outcomes at scale.

CASEL competencies are widely adopted across districts to define SEL implementation standards.

SEL builds the conditions under which learning thrives.

Research & Standards Alignment

SEL Plus aligns directly with major district frameworks.

Framework Alignment Includes:

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CASEL Five Core Competencies

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Universal SEL Research & Meta-Analyses

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Executive Function (regulation & flexibility)

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College & Career Readiness

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Portrait of a Graduate

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MTSS Tier 1 Universal Support

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ESSA Title I & IV

Implementation Made Easy

Designed for real school schedules and staffing realities.

Designed for School Schedules:

Two 10–20 min sessions weekly
Or one 30–45 min session weekly
28 total instructional weeks
No clinical language
No diagnostics
No therapy components
No additional certification required

Can be delivered by:

classroom teachers
advisory staff
counselors
SEL coordinators
after-school facilitators

Fits seamlessly into:

Advisory / Homeroom
SEL Block
Core Period
Enrichment
After-School
Summer Programming

School & District Outcomes

Districts deploy SEL Plus strategically to establish a consistent CASEL-aligned SEL foundation.

Student Outcomes

Stronger emotional regulation
Improved decision-making
Healthier peer relationships
Increased accountability
Improved communication
Reduced reactive behavior

School-Level Outcomes

Improved climate and belonging
Reduced peer conflict
Stronger classroom readiness
Improved engagement
More supportive learning environments

Often summarized as:
“Safer classrooms. Stronger relationships. More regulated learners.”

Funding & Allowability

SEL Plus is grant-ready and procurement-safe.

Common Funding Sources:

ESSA Title I

ESSA Title IV-A (Strongest Match)

ESSA Title IV-B (21st Century)

State SEL & Climate Funds

MTSS Tier 1 Universal Supports

School Climate & Belonging Initiatives

Local Foundations

Bloomster remains non-clinical, avoiding mental health compliance barriers.

Why Districts Choose Bloomster

Districts adopt SEL Plus as a Strategic CASEL-Aligned SEL Foundation, not as an add-on lesson library.

They choose Bloomster because it is:

Competency-Mapped

Directly aligned to the five CASEL domains.

Strategically Deployable

Not locked into a grade-level arc. Recommended Grades 5–8.

Board-Justifiable

Clear alignment to CASEL, MTSS Tier 1, Portrait of a Graduate, and College & Career Readiness frameworks.

Prevention-Oriented

Strengthens protective factors before behavioral issues escalate.

Implementation-Ready

One structured 28-week sequence. Flexible scheduling. Consistent language.

CASEL alignment provides clarity.

Bloomster provides execution.

See If Bloomster Is the Right Fit for Your District

Our team will walk you through:

The full 28-week CASEL-mapped sequence
How it aligns to your district SEL framework
Where it fits across Grades 5–8
Implementation models across schools
Funding pathways and procurement alignment
District-scale rollout planning

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