What Is Social and Emotional Learning?
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, establish and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions 1.
Catapult Learning’s SEL & Mindfulness programming is based on the understanding that the best learning emerges as a result of supportive relationships that make learning challenging, engaging, and meaningful. Our programs, with focuses on Counseling, Family Engagement, and Professional Development, expand students’ 21st century skills in critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and empathy—all necessary for success in college, careers, and beyond.
Our programming is built around the following five key competencies:
Self-Awareness
- Self-Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision Making

Counseling
Our credentialed, committed, master’s level counselors can supplement your counseling staff or provide turnkey counseling for students or groups of students who need extra support for behavioral, academic, social, and emotional challenges both in-person and virtually. We provide support for students – and we include parents and teachers when appropriate.
Through our program, school counselors, staffed by Catapult Learning, work as a team with the school staff, parents, and the community to create a caring environment where students become healthy, competent, and confident learners.

Family Engagement
Our support also extends beyond students. We work to foster strong relationships and strengthen the ability of families to support the academic and non-academic needs of their children. In-person and virtual services include:
- Referral services: support families in obtaining assistance related to basic needs, including but not limited to: food assistance, mental health services, social, emotional and physical well-being
- Parent & Family workshops: equip families with practical and effective strategies and resources to help students achieve success. Workshops are provided virtually or in-person and address a wide range of topics including academic, social, and emotional development. Learn more about our Virtual Parent & Family Workshop Offerings.
- Consultations: During school closures, phone or video check-ins and consultations are available for families, teachers, and school staff to provide additional support
Professional Development
As district and school leaders grapple with the challenges of closing engagement and achievement gaps, they must consider a holistic approach that addresses the needs of students to ensure academic and social development and achievement. Catapult Learning offers coaching and workshops in Social-Emotional Learning for educators and school leaders. The contents of these professional development sessions are aligned to the five social-emotional learning competencies highlighted in the student SEL and Mindfulness curriculum. Teacher Professional Development in SEL includes:
SEL Effectiveness:


Hear From Our Experts
Sources:
1 What Is SEL?” Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). https://casel.org/what-is-sel/
2 Friendzy SEL Fast Facts https://www.friendzy.co/friendzy-facts/sel-fast-facts