Early Childhood Social-Emotional Learning and Family Systems for Social Workers CTLE Courses

This module introduces key SEL concepts, evidence-based strategies, and strengths-based family partnership approaches for early childhood practice. Social workers build practical skills to support children’s emotional development and collaborate effectively with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Early Childhood Social-Emotional Learning and Family Systems for Social Workers

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Course A: Social-Emotional Learning Foundations for Social Workers in Early Childhood

Course A: Social-Emotional Learning Foundations for Social Workers in Early Childhood

Examine key theories and research behind social-emotional learning in early childhood, and explore how educators can foster SEL through supportive classroom environments.

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Course B: Evidence-Based Strategies for Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood: Applications for Social Work Intervention

Course B: Evidence-Based Strategies for Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood: Applications for Social Work Intervention

Grounded in SEL theory, this course highlights research-backed strategies for supporting SEL in Early Childhood classrooms. Explore practices like emotional coaching, peer learning, and explicit instruction, along with proven programs such as PATHS, Second Step, and the Pyramid Model.

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Course C: Foundations of Adaptive Practice and Strengths-Based Partnership for Social Workers in Early Childhood

Course C: Foundations of Adaptive Practice and Strengths-Based Partnership for Social Workers in Early Childhood

This course offers early-childhood educators targeted, hands-on strategies to actively support and strengthen children’s social-emotional skills throughout the daily classroom routine. Focusing on real-world application, it equips educators with tools to foster emotional literacy, self-regulation, positive peer interactions, and conflict resolution in engaging, age-appropriate ways.

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Course D: Supporting Children's Social-Emotional Development: A Social Worker's Toolkit for Practice

Course D: Supporting Children's Social-Emotional Development: A Social Worker's Toolkit for Practice

This course explores ways to provide equitable access for young children and their families, including outreach, referral systems, and culturally responsive engagement for diverse communities.​

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