SEL in APS

The Social Emotional Learning Team in Atlanta Public Schools believes that no significant learning can occur without a significant relationship. ~James Comer

[APS Recruits @JoinTeamAPS]

Celebrating R.A.K. (Random Acts of Kindness Week)! 🌟 Ms. Ricketts @SpelmanCollege kindly shared her Student Teaching/Practicum experience at @apsBAMOAcademy @Robinviews with me, and today, Mr. Clemens @Morehouse interviewed me! Both are excited to say "YES" to APS! ❤️✨

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

Thank you for helping us make a “joyful” noise! Keep spreading joy!

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

On the setting of Random Acts of Kindness Week and now the dawn of SEL Week, we celebrate all the many ways SEL supports student learning and educator development. Happy SEL Week!

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

The Joy Party is still happening throughout @apsupdate as we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week! It’s not too late to engage in a little joyful movement (or) tattle on someone who is “caught in the act of kindness”. Give them a citation!

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

Day 2 of RAK Week! Everyone is invited to a game of BINGO! Have fun being a Raktivist all week! Joy and kindness are free, so spend as much as you’d like.

[ATL Public Schools @apsupdate]

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Cameron Collier, a standout athlete from Midtown, for being honored as the Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year for the state of Georgia. This prestigious award recognizes not only Cameron's exceptional performance on the track but also his dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship throughout the season. His remarkable achievements exemplify the spirit of excellence in high school athletics. Well done, Cameron!

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

It’s time to spread kindness and JOY in abundance! Happy Random Acts of Kindness Week @apsupdate Tune in each day for ideas on how to be a Raktivist! We’d love to see the overflow of kindness and joy so please tag us and use the hashtag #RAKAPS26 @apssupt

[Finch ES @APSFinchEagles]

Thank you to Corporal Price and Officer Ellis for coming to read to our 3rd grade scholars this week! Thanks for sharing the love and joy of reading with us! ♥️📖#booksandbadges #apsrace2read #logthoseminutes @apsupdate @APSPolice @DrTSpencer @APSMediaServ @SEL_APS @karmishala

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

We are committed to being a part of the community to stop bullying and bias. We wear the colors proudly and take action loudly. We’ll do our part … @apsupdate @PrincipalACCA

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

Strengthening trusted student-adult relationships is a key area of our @apsupdate strategic plan and SEL has practices to help adults foster deeper, genuine connections with students. Please join us virtually before or after school to learn more. Register in Frontline 👇🏽

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

We ❤️ engaging with our @apsupdate SEL Liaisons across the district! Thank you for your commitment to being the boots on the ground in this work. Every child deserves a trusted adult relationship in schools & you play a key role in this effort. Let’s keep growing together!

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

A beautiful example of how @apsupdate is shaping the future! Congratulations, Jahari! Keep making major moves!

[Tasharah Wilson, Ed.D. @PrincipalACCA]

@apsDouglassHigh Class of 2025 graduate & @AtlantaCCAcad HVAC pathway completer Jahari Pierce is already making moves! Hired by MaxAir Mechanical right after graduation, Jahari returned to ACCA on the first day of school—this time as an industry pro! 🔧💼 #ACCAproud

[CASEL @caselorg]

Do you have the SEL 3 Signature Practices "down P.A.T.T."? Learn them with CASEL!

https://t.co/2NYqDwyQsU

Join our workshop on August 19th to bring these research-based strategies for connection, collaboration, and engagement to your lessons the very next day!

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

A strong SEL start cultivates quality relationships in a school community, and relationships help to drive learning.

[Finch ES @APSFinchEagles]

Our 1st Morning Meeting was 🔥! We celebrated our top Beanstack loggers, discussed SEL and emphasized our SOAR expectations! Our scholars are set for an Amazing school year! @SEL_APS @APSMediaServ @apsupdate @zoobeanreads @DrTSpencer @karmishala

[Finch ES @APSFinchEagles]

Our 1st Morning Meeting was 🔥! We celebrated our top Beanstack loggers, discussed SEL and emphasized our SOAR expectations! Our scholars are set for an Amazing school year! @SEL_APS @APSMediaServ @apsupdate @zoobeanreads @DrTSpencer @karmishala

[TAG Academy School Counselor @TrinaScounselor]

Our 5th Grade Scholars @APSTAGAcademy are thrilled to assist Principal @melsithole with the morning announcements for the month of August! @SEL_APS @apsupdate #Connectedness #RelationshipSkills #CommunityBuilding #theTAGexperience @Counselor_View @EducatorBowden @marcopitts

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

@PrincipalACCA

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

We ❤️ to see the @apsupdate community come together to celebrate back to school time. The SEL team enjoys the conversations, smiling facing, & sharing with families how emotions and learning go hand and hand.

[SEL in APS @SEL_APS]

This is what perseverance looks like… Congratulations!

[ATL Public Schools @apsupdate]

🎓 Huge congratulations to our Summer Commencement graduates — we are SO proud of you! Your hard work, determination, and resilience have brought you to this incredible milestone. Remember, there’s nothing in this life you can’t do — just keep going, keep believing, and keep shining! 💫#AtlantaPublicSchools