A critical part of every child’s education, social-emotional learning (SEL) is a framework for helping students develop critical skills for how they interact with others, manage their own emotions and behaviors, and develop into confident, productive, and empathetic individuals. This workshop serves as an introduction to SEL and its value in supporting students both socially and academically. We will break SEL into core areas of focus, review impact data, and provide participants with context for social-emotional skill building in the classroom and beyond.