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With the adoption of the SEL standards in Michigan, Clawson Public Schools would like
to implement the RULER program in grades K-5 to address the social and emotional
needs of our students.
RULER is a multi-year, structured program that combines an emotional literacy
curriculum for students with comprehensive professional development for school
leaders, teachers, and support staff, as well as training for families. These skills include
recognizing emotions in oneself and others, understanding the causes and
consequences of emotions, labeling emotions with an accurate and diverse vocabulary,
and expressing and regulating emotions in socially appropriate ways (Rivers and
Brackett 2011). This achievement model of emotional intelligence proposes that
emotional literacydefined as having a mastery of the five RULER skills and
appreciating the significance of these skills for social interactions, personal
growth, and learningis acquired through experience and the acquisition of emotion-
related knowledge and skills.
4. If your project is selected for support, whats one success you could
achieve over the 2017-18 school year that would mean the most to
you? *
The immediate impact we would hope that this program would provide is an
improvement in the social and emotional climate of classrooms. We hope to see higher
degrees of warmth and connectedness between teachers and students, more autonomy
and leadership among students, and teachers who focus more on students interests
and motivations.
5. How many students will benefit from this project (please specify a
number, even if it is an estimate)? *
All K-5 students in our district will benefit from this project. Our K-5 student population
is approximately 700 students.
7. Describe the major activities this project will include to achieve the
goals. *
Our local ISD, Oakland Schools, provides training for school and district teams to
implement the RULER approach to SEL. Last year Paul A. Schalm Elementary started
Phase One of the program. This first phase grounds teachers, staff, students, and
families in the Anchors of Emotional Intelligence. These fundamental RULER tools
enhance individuals ability to understand and regulate their own emotions and to
consider and empathize with how others are feeling. The Anchors also foster the kind of
healthy emotional climate essential to personal growth. In 2017-2018 the other
elementary school, Kenwood Elementary, will begin Phase One.
Paul A. Schalm Elementary will continue training in Phase Two. The second phase
enables teachers to integrate RULER into a wide range of subject areas, ensuring that
emotional intelligence is woven into the content of every class and throughout each
students school day. The Feeling Words Curriculum that teachers learn to use is
tailored to specific grade levels and aligned with the Common Core.
10. How might you disseminate new ideas or practices from this
project to other educators? Or what help might you need to
disseminate? *
Clawson is a small community with two elementary schools. We have a district
newsletter, Facebook page, and Twitter account that we use regularly to spread positive
things that are happening in our schools. In addition, SEL and community involvement
are a focus of the District School Improvement Team and therefore an ongoing
conversation of what we can do to better serve our students. Additionally, our district
participates in the Galileo Teacher Leadership Consortium with districts from
surrounding counties and teachers in that consortium are encouraged to share unique
projects and opportunities with each other.
2018-2019:
Kenwood Elementary - Continue to send RULER team to training sessions at Oakland
Schools for Phase 2. Provide professional learning and support for implementation to
all staff members.
2018-2019:
Kenwood Elementary - On-going, collaborative, and reflective professional
development. Training activities include skill-building modules, individualized coaching
sessions, and online resources, including model lessons.
Paul. A. Schalm Elementary - On-going, collaborative, and reflective professional
development. Training activities include skill-building modules, individualized coaching
sessions, and online resources, including model lessons.
13. What amount ($500 to $5,000) are you requesting for this project?
$5000.00
14. Please explain how you will use the requested funds, such as for
purchasing materials, etc. *
Requested funds will be used to pay for professional learning sessions through Oakland
Schools. Registration fees for the 2016-2017 school year were $1500 per building
team. We anticipate the fees will remain the same for 2017-2018. Paul A. Schalm will
need one more payment of $1500 to complete the training and Kenwood Elementary
will need $3000 for both years of training. We have requested additional monies in
case the registration fees are increased.
15. What was your primary motivation for seeking support for your
work? *
We have students who are in crisis for many different reasons. This is heartbreaking for
our staff. While we cant change the home environment for them we can have an
impact on their social and emotional development here at school. By increasing SEL
competencies, our students will be more equipped to handle difficult situations
throughout their lives. Students who demonstrate proficiency with SEL competencies
are more academically successful, have healthier relationships, and make constructive
choices; all things we want for our children.