19.4.3a - Tier 1 Social/Emotional Learning Support

Tier 1 SEL provides a foundation for emotional wellness and positive behavior by promoting strong relationships, emotional safety, and consistent expectations in the home learning environment. Tier 1 SEL supports refers to the universal, proactive strategies used to foster the social, emotional, and behavioral development of all children. These supports are intentionally built into daily routines, lessons, and family interactions to help children develop core SEL competencies such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, communication, and responsible decision-making.

Tier 1 SEL Supports

HST Guidance

As a part of a Tier 1 Academic Support Plan, HSTs should guide parents in incorporating supports and strategies to develop SEL skills.

Examples of Tier 1 SEL Supports:

Daily check-ins on emotions and well-being
Use of visual supports, timers, or behavior charts to build self-regulation
Structured routines with built-in opportunities for reflection and regulation
Use of SEL-focused books, games, or activities
Modeling and teaching of problem-solving, cooperation, and empathy
Family meetings to encourage communication and shared decision-making
Quiet spaces or tools to support self-regulation
Participation in group activities (co-ops, clubs, community service) to build social skills

Mindset Mondays

Mindset Monday Flyer for Parents (feel free to share!)

Weekly live, virtual group classes focusing on developing SEL skills at the Tier 1 level.

Mindset Monday Schedule Begins the Week of 8/25/2025 Zoom Link
Grade Level	Time
TK - 1st Grade	9:00 a.m.
2nd - 3rd Grade	9:30 a.m.
4th - 5th Grade	10:30 a.m.
Middle School	12:30 p.m.
High School	1:30 p.m.

Taught by: Erik Valverde

Class Information (feel free to share!)

At PCA, we learn about feelings, friendships, and making good choices through something we call Mindset Mondays! This is part of our general education social/emotional learning (SEL), where everyone practices important life skills like understanding our feelings (self-awareness), calming down and making safe choices (self-management), showing kindness and respect to others (social awareness), being a good friend and solving problems together (relationship skills), and thinking things through before we act (responsible decision-making). We do this through fun lessons, games, stories, and class discussions geared toward each age level that help us grow into caring, confident, and respectful learners—every Monday and every day!

Parent Resource Website

The link to the Growth Mindset site may be shared with any families who inquire about or require SEL support at the Tier 1 level. This site includes information to access the Strengthening Social Skills with Stories Google Classroom as well!

PCA's Growth Mindset Website

PCA Parent Partners

Throughout the year there will be a variety of presentations on SEL topics for parents to attend.

PCA Parent Partners Workshops Website

Key Words: Tier 1, SEL, social/emotional learning, Mindset Mondays, Growth Mindset, PCA Parent Partners