What is TRAILS SEL?
The TRAILS SEL Curriculum is grounded in cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) and mindfulness,
two approaches proven to work in promoting mental health in students. CBT states that the way
we think impacts how we feel and what we do. Mindfulness is the act of focusing our attention on
what we’re experiencing in the present moment. These core skills help students manage stress,
establish and maintain healthy relationships, and problem-solve effectively.
PBIS–
PBIS is a framework for creating safe, positive, equitable schools, where every student can feel valued, connected to the school community and supported by caring adults. By implementing evidence-based practices within a PBIS framework, schools support their students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success, engage with families to create locally-meaningful and culturally-relevant outcomes, and use data to make informed decisions that improve the way things work for everyone.