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SEAD framework: six policy areas for equitable social, emotional, and academic development

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The Education Trust's policy framework organizes state and district action across six areas to support students' integrated social, emotional, and academic development, particularly for underserved P-12 learners.

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  • SEAD framework: six policy areas for equitable social, emotional, and academic development: The brief defines SEAD as "A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORTING STUDENTS' DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THAT IS INTEGRAL TO ENSURING POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND." It organizes state policy action into six areas: inclusive discipline and dress code policies, meaningful professional development for all adults, equitable access to rigorous and culturally sustaining curricula, engaging students and families as full partners, integrated wraparound services, and diversifying the educator workforce. The framework treats academic, social, and emotional development as inseparable and equity-centered. (The Education Trust (2023))
  • SEAD as a holistic approach to supporting students' development and learning across six policy areas: The brief frames social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) as "A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SUPPORTING STUDENTS' DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING THAT IS INTEGRAL TO ENSURING POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND." It organizes state policy support for SEAD into six areas: inclusive discipline and dress code policies, professional development for adults in schools, equitable access to rigorous and culturally sustaining curricula, engagement of students and families as partners, integrated wraparound services, and diversifying the educator workforce. The framework is used to audit Washington's policies and to generate questions district leaders and advocates can ask about local implementation. (How Does Washington Support Students' Social et al. (2023))

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  • The Education Trust. (2023). How Does Tennessee Support Students' Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?. https://EdTrust.org
  • How Does Washington Support Students' Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)?. (2023). The Education Trust. https://EdTrust.org
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