The ESSENTIALS

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The ESSENTIALS is a research-based character development, SEL, and leadership program designed for educators working with middle and high school students.

The ten focus areas in The ESSENTIALS series represent critical competencies for developing character and culture skills needed for success in school, extra-curricular activities, work, and beyond.

Modules are aligned with the Six Pillars of Character and the core CASEL Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies of self-management, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Developing the Growth Mindset

ESSENTIALS: Developing Growth Mindset – Sample

Building the Habits for Excellence

ESSENTIALS: Building the Habits for Excellence – Sample

Stimulating Innovation

ESSENTIALS: Stimulating Innovation – Sample

Brainstorming Creative Solutions

ESSENTIALS: Brainstorming Creative Solutions – Sample

Core Leadership Practices

ESSENTIALS: Core Leadership Practices – Sample

Shaping Group Norms

ESSENTIALS: Shaping Group Norms – Sample

Putting Integrity Into Action

ESSENTIALS: Putting Integrity Into Action – Sample

Strengths and Opportunities

ESSENTIALS: Strengths and Opportunities – Sample

Mastering Goal Achievement

ESSENTIALS: Mastering Goal Achievement – Sample

Attitude + Effort = Improvement

ESSENTIALS: Attitude + Effort – Sample

Preparing to Communicate

ESSENTIALS: Preparing to Communicate – Sample

Mastering Care-Frontation

ESSENTIALS: Mastering Care-Frontation – Sample

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An introduction to The ESSENTIALS by its co-author, Dr. Matt Davidson.