MRPS Social Emotional Learning & Wellness

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) are the skills needed to manage emotions, collaborate and connect with others, manage healthy relationships, create and achieve goals, and make responsible decisions.

Please review this slide deck to learn more about:

• The MRPS SEL multi-tiered system of support and how these tiers work within the schools

  • Tier 1: Universal SEL Instruction & support

  • Tier 2: Targeted SEL interventions & support

  • Tier 3: Intensive SEL interventions & support

• How SEL is tracked: universal screeners and student specific data

• How students receive targeted (Tier 2) or intensive (Tier 3) SEL support

• SEL and wellness resources

At MRPS, we approach social emotional learning through a relational and restorative lens. At the core of our Social Emotional Learning philosophy are Restorative Practices and Collaborative Problem Solving, which highlight and elevate the need to create a strong sense of belonging, develop deep understanding of oneself and one another, manage emotions and develop empathy, and persevere through challenging or uncomfortable situations. Both Restorative Practice and Collaborative Problem Solving allow educators to meet learners’ needs while working to develop their social emotional learning needs.

Please read more about our approach to SEL here.

The Montpelier Roxbury School District is committed to providing all of its students with a safe and supportive school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with respect.

Please visit our Harassment, Hazing, & Bullying (HHB) webpage to review our policy and procedure and to learn more about what happens if a school is investigating an HHB incident and what to do if you suspect or are accused of harassment, hazing, or bullying.

Talkspace is a digital mental health service that connects members to thousands of dedicated providers from a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. With Talkspace therapy, you can send your therapist text, voice or video messages—anytime, anywhere—including from the comfort of your home. Live sessions are also available.

Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools students, employees, and dependents (including spouses and adult dependents living in your home), ages 13 and over, now have access to online therapy at no cost to you.

Learn more about Talkspace and access their services on their webpage: Talkspace webpage

View this table to learn more about these SEL domains:

• Self-awareness

• Self management

• Connecting with others/relationship skills

• Mindset

• Responsible decision making

Review this slide deck for resources on vaping, tobacco, alcohol, and other substances that include:

• Facts for the Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey

• Resources on quitting tobacco

• Resources on quitting marijuana

• Information resources on vaping

• & more