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Essentials of Social Emotional Learning (SEL): The Complete Guide for Schools and Practitioners by Donna Lord Black

Donna Lord Black

Assessment Consultant at Western Psychological Services, President of the Social‐Emotional Learning Alliance for Texas, and Former Appointed Member of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP), Frisco, Texas, USA

This edition first published 2022

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Name: Black, Donna Lord (Psychologist), author.

Title: Essentials of social emotional learning (SEL) : the complete guide for schools and practitioners / Donna Lord Black.

Description: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, [2022] | Series: Essentials of psychological assessment series | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021028407 (print) | LCCN 2021028408 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119709190 (hardback) | ISBN 9781119709237 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119709220 (epub)

Subjects: LCSH: Affective education. | Social learning.

Classification: LCC LB1072 .B63 2021 (print) | LCC LB1072 (ebook) | DDC 370.15/34–dc23

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In the Essentials of Psychological Assessment Series, we have attempted to provide the reader with books that will deliver key practical information in the most efficient and accessible style. Many books in the series feature specific instruments in a variety of domains, such as cognition, personality, education, and neuropsychology. Books like this Essentials of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), focus on crucial topics for professionals who are involved with any aspect of assessment and intervention with school‐age children. For the experienced professional, books in the series offer a concise yet thorough review of a test instrument or a specific area of expertise, including numerous tips for best practices. Students can turn to series book for a clear and concise overview of the important assessment tools, and key topics, in which they must become proficient to practice skillfully, efficiently, and ethically in their chosen fields.

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