Contra Costa County Office of Education

Social and Emotional Learning

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, and achieve personal and collective goals, feel empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

To request professional learning for your school district, please reach out using the contact information at the bottom of this page. We are committed to supporting district leaders, coaches, and classroom teachers in implementing positive school climate practices.

Our services include support and training in: