Zoned-In: A Tiered Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum that Responds to Context

Abstract

More than just a social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, Zoned-In is a comprehensive intervention system, individualized program, and curricular materials, which wrap-around the school day to create in-depth and authentic SEL learning. Although Zoned-In is technically a 15-20 minute daily morning meeting, its expansive designed seeps into every element of the school day. The system, embedded in a school's response to intervention model at tiers 2 and 3, is designed for children in grades 3-5. Stakeholder interviews were used to design this curriculum based on school identified design needs. School staff members identified a need for individualization, flexibility, authenticity, and a system that responded to the lack of time, resources, and know-how. Zoned-In uses educative curricular materials to decrease the need for staff training and know-how. Additionally, these features are embedded to make Zoned-In adaptable to student, school, and community needs.