Brookline Public Schools Launch Social Emotional Learning Survey

BROOKLINE, MA — The Public Schools of Brookline is launching a social emotional learning survey to be completed by students in grades 3-12.

According to Superintendent Linus Guillory, the survey will be completed in late October and will measure social emotional learning competencies including self-efficacy, emotional regulation, and social awareness. It does not ask questions about risk-taking behavior, safety, or mental health diagnoses.

"The information gathered through the survey will be used to review Brookline’s SEL programming and make improvements designed to increase student SEL skills which are critical to school, career, and life success," said Guillory in an announcement Friday.

Families will be sent an email from PSB Assistant Director of Guidance Matt DuBois with more information about the survey. Further details, including all of the questions that will be asked, can be viewed here.

The survey is optional. Parents who do not want their student to participate must complete the Opt-Out Form by Friday, Oct. 11. Students will also be told that they may opt-out on their own.