Looking to deepen understanding of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and strengthen your school or district’s impact in the classroom? Through a unique multi-sector partnership, UC Berkeley is offering the SEL Foundations Course, a FREE, 12-week, 3-credit, online graduate-level course designed specifically for California classroom teachers, early and expanded learning professionals, and pupil services personnel
Restorative Practices (RP) are often associated with student discipline, but their principles are equally transformative when applied to teachers and staff. At its core, RP focuses on building strong relationships, fostering open communication, and creating a culture of care. In observance of Restorative Practices Month, we share tips and resources to help foster an environment
Educators, counselors, administrators, and community partners can now stream our virtual webinar. This special session, Empowering Families, Supporting Students: Free Mental Health Tools for Every Age, highlights two powerful programs now available to families in San Luis Obispo County at no cost. Bright Life Kids (Ages 0–12) Offers parents and caregivers 1:1 coaching and resources
San Luis Obispo, CA — September 10, 2025 — The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE) is proud to announce that 32 schools across San Luis Obispo County have earned recognition from California PBIS for their outstanding implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). This milestone highlights the county’s commitment to creating
KSBY recently featured SLO County’s CBHI initiative and its success in making significant strides locally, with San Luis Coastal Unified School District becoming the first in the county to implement a new model for reimbursing youth mental and behavioral health services through health insurance. This initiative introduces Certified Wellness Coaches to provide early support for
San Luis Obispo County schools are transforming how they support youth mental and behavioral health through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a statewide effort to expand access to care, build capacity, and improve student well-being. Led locally by the San Luis Obispo County Office of Education (SLOCOE), the county’s CYBHI work focuses
The County of San Luis Obispo Behavioral Health Department is urging families to prioritize youth mental health as students return to school, noting that over 1 in 5 youth nationwide experience a mental health disorder each year. “Back-to-school season should include more than academic readiness—it should include emotional readiness too,” says San Luis Obispo County
As the new school year begins, San Luis Obispo County educators are encouraged to explore the #First6WeeksSEL Challenge, a national effort organized by SEL4US. The initiative focuses on helping educators intentionally integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into their classroom routines during the first six weeks of school. The challenge offers a series of weekly SEL-focused activities
We are proud to celebrate four San Luis Obispo County schools that have been recognized statewide by SEL4CA (Social-Emotional Learning Alliance for California) with the Thriving School Award. This award honors schools that demonstrate exemplary implementation of schoolwide practices that promote student wellness, equity, and success through social-emotional learning. Award-Winning Schools: Lillian Larsen Elementary Nipomo
