Other Resources – Compassionate Schools Project

Overview

Flourish Curriculum

Introduction

Flourish: The Compassionate Schools Project Curriculum has been designated by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) as a Promising Program for Social and Emotional Learning. See the CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs.

The Flourish K-5 evidence-based curriculum is available to educators in English and Spanish and is free of charge in the digital format.

Overview

Three Flourish Curriculum Levels: Grade Bands K-1, 2-3, 4-5

Resources: Curriculum Manuals, Practice Guides, Student Workbooks, Teacher Resources, Videos, Training, Professional Learning Community

Flourish Curriculum Units

Wheel chart showing aspects of social and emotional learning

Unit 1: Compassion
Unit 2: Self Awareness
Unit 3: Self-Management
Unit 4: Social Awareness Part 1 – Empathy and Perspective Taking
Unit 5: Relationship Skills
Unit 6: Social Awareness Part 2 – Community Engagement
Unit 7: Compassion Project

Flourishing Students Group Component

12-Session Flourishing Students Group for Grades 2-3 and 4-5
30-minute sessions incorporating practices and content from Flourish curriculum
Flourish curriculum content adapted for small group setting
May be conducted in conjunction with curriculum or as a stand-alone resource
Designed to support social and emotional skills beyond core SEL instruction

Training

Training for educators and community youth leaders is encouraged. For information about in-person and virtual training options and to schedule training, contact CSP Program Manager joan.bryant@virginia.edu.