The District’s primary approach to building competencies to support social and emotional learning is RULER. The RULER approach, a research based program, was developed by Dr. Marc Brackett, Director Of the Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yale University.

The research-supported benefits of RULER include:

• Improved academic performance for students                                                              
• Increased emotional intelligence and social skills
• Decreased anxiety and depression
• Improved school climate
• Reduced bullying
• Enhanced student leadership skills and attention

• Strengthened relationships with teachers and students, less burnout, better relationships with administrators,
  and are more positive about teaching

HELPFUL FAMILY LINKS

CASEL: SEL with Families & Caregivers

RULER: Tools for Families

DISTRICT RESOURCES

Board of Education Update: October 26, 2021

Board of Education Curriculum Committee: June 9, 2022

Darien Public Schools: Mental Health Resources