Your SEL Success Map

SEL Success Map Guide

A comprehensive, year-long, one-on-one SEL roadmap for 11th graders. Each monthly session (45 minutes) includes objectives, strategies, reflection prompts, and a family engagement activity.

August: Launch & Goal Setting

Objective: Establish rapport, identify personal strengths, and set academic & SEL goals.

Strategies:

• Introduce the Success Map and explain its purpose.
• Use a strengths assessment (e.g., 3 things I do well academically and socially).
• Co-create SMART goals for the semester (Academic, Stress, ADHD support).

Reflection Prompt:
What are my top three strengths, and how will they help me reach my SMART goals?

Family Engagement:
Share your SMART goals with a family member. Ask them to check in weekly and celebrate small wins.

September: Time Management & Organization

Objective: Develop a personalized system to track assignments, deadlines, and self-care routines.

Strategies:

• Introduce planners or digital calendars; color-code priorities.
• Break down large projects into weekly tasks (use a “priority matrix”).
• Teach the Pomodoro Technique for focus bursts.

Reflection Prompt:
What time-management strategy worked best this month, and what challenges remain?

Family Engagement:
Invite a family member to review your planner once a week and help you celebrate on-time completions.

October: Stress Management Techniques

Objective: Identify stress triggers and practice evidence-based coping skills.

Strategies:

• Create a Stress Log: note situations, thoughts, and physical reactions.
• Teach deep breathing (box breathing) and progressive muscle relaxation.
• Role-play a stressful scenario and practice coping steps.

Reflection Prompt:
Which stress-management technique did I use most, and how did it affect me?

Family Engagement:
Practice a relaxation exercise (e.g., guided breathing) together once this month.

November: Understanding Anxiety Triggers

Objective: Increase awareness of anxiety patterns and develop personalized action plans.

Strategies:

• Map out anxiety triggers (schoolwork, social situations, testing).
• Introduce the “R.E.A.L.” strategy: Recognize, Evaluate, Act, Learn.
• Practice a small exposure exercise (e.g., brief public speaking prompt).

Reflection Prompt:
What pattern did I notice in my anxiety, and what small step can I take next?

Family Engagement:
Discuss one anxiety trigger with a trusted family member and brainstorm support strategies.

December: Mindfulness & Self-Care

Objective: Establish daily self-care routines and mindfulness practices to maintain balance.

Strategies:

• Introduce a 5-minute daily mindfulness journal.
• Explore mindful movement (yoga stretch, mindful walking).
• Co-create a self-care menu: activities for energy, relaxation, and reward.

Reflection Prompt:
Which self-care activity energized me the most, and why?

Family Engagement:
Share your self-care menu with family and try one new activity together.

January: Mid-Year Reflection & Goal Adjustment

Objective: Review progress, celebrate successes, and revise goals for Semester 2.

Strategies:

• Revisit SMART goals; chart achievements and obstacles.
• Use a ‘Stop, Start, Continue’ activity for habits and routines.
• Co-develop adjusted goals or new strategies for unmet objectives.

Reflection Prompt:
What am I most proud of, and what will I adjust for next semester?

Family Engagement:
Host a mid-year check-in meeting with family to share reflections and new goals.

February: College & Career Exploration

Objective: Connect personal strengths and interests to post-secondary pathways.

Strategies:

• Complete an interest inventory (e.g., Holland Code).
• Research 2–3 colleges/careers matching interests.
• Create a pros/cons chart and draft next steps (visits, applications).

Reflection Prompt:
What college or career option excites me most, and why?

Family Engagement:
Invite a family member to help research costs, scholarships, or networking contacts.

March: ADHD Strengths & Strategies

Objective: Leverage ADHD-related strengths and implement compensatory strategies.

Strategies:

• Identify ADHD traits that aid creativity or hyperfocus.
• Explore tech aids (speech-to-text, focus apps) and physical tools (fidget, standing desk).
• Build a personalized “ADHD Action Plan” for homework and studying.

Reflection Prompt:
Which ADHD strategy improved my productivity, and how will I maintain it?

Family Engagement:
Share your ADHD Action Plan with family and ask for routine check-ins.

April: Building Support Networks

Objective: Strengthen peer, mentor, and family supports for ongoing SEL growth.

Strategies:

• Map current supports: friends, teachers, counselors, family.
• Discuss how to ask for help: scripts for reaching out.
• Role-play asking a mentor or teacher for academic/social support.

Reflection Prompt:
Who is my strongest support, and how will I engage them when I need help?

Family Engagement:
Facilitate a small family meeting where you practice asking for support in a safe space.

May: Resilience & Perseverance

Objective: Cultivate a growth mindset and techniques to bounce back from setbacks.

Strategies:

• Introduce the “Growth vs. Fixed Mindset” framework.
• Analyze a past setback: identify fixed-mindset thoughts and reframe them.
• Practice a gratitude journal focused on lessons learned.

Reflection Prompt:
What setback taught me the most, and how did I grow from it?

Family Engagement:
Ask a family member to share a personal story of resilience; discuss lessons learned.

June: Year-End Wrap-Up & Future Planning

Objective: Celebrate progress, consolidate SEL skills, and plan for summer and beyond.

Strategies:

• Create a visual timeline of growth moments and achievements.
• Develop a summer SEL continuation plan (check-ins, resources).
• Write a letter to your future self with commitments and hopes.

Reflection Prompt:
What are my top three takeaways from this year, and what will I carry forward?

Family Engagement:
Host a celebratory reflection with family, share your letter to the future, and set dates for summer check-ins.

Use this map as your compass for academic success, emotional well-being, and future readiness. Good luck!

Session Script Template

Duration: 45 minutes

Session Components:

1. Welcome & Check-In (5 minutes)
   Teacher: "Hello [Student Name], it’s great to see you. How have you been since our last meeting? Can you share one success and one challenge from your week?"

• Follow-up prompt: "Tell me more about [challenge/success]. What did that feel like?"

1. Review Previous Goals & Strategies (5 minutes)
   Teacher: "Last time, we focused on [Previous Focus]. You set a goal to [Student’s SMART Goal]. How did that go?"

• If progress was strong: "That’s fantastic! What helped you stay on track?"
• If progress was limited: "What barriers came up? How might we adjust your approach?"

1. Introduce Today’s Theme & Objective (5 minutes)
   Teacher: "Today, we’re going to work on [This Month’s Theme]—our objective is [Objective Statement]. By the end, you’ll be able to [Skill Outcome]. Does that make sense?"

• Check for understanding: "In your own words, what will we focus on today?"

1. Teach & Model Strategies (10 minutes)
   Teacher: "First, I’ll show you how to [Strategy Step 1]. Watch me... [demonstrate]."

• "Now, let’s try it together. I’ll guide you through step 1—then you’ll lead step 2."

1. Guided Practice / Role-Play (10 minutes)
   Teacher: "Great! Let’s practice. I’ll play [Role A], and you’ll play [Role B]. Use the steps we just practiced."

• Prompt: "What will you say first?"
• Provide feedback: "Nice start. Next time, try adding [specific skill]."

1. Reflection & Student Processing (5 minutes)
   Teacher: "Take a moment to think: [Reflection Prompt]."

Teacher: "Can you share your thoughts?"

• Follow-up: "How will this help you in a real situation?"

1. Plan Family Engagement Activity (3 minutes)
   Teacher: "This month, your family engagement activity is [Family Activity].
   Can you explain it back to me?"

• Prompt: "Who will you ask? When will you schedule it?"

1. Set Next Steps & Closing (2 minutes)
   Teacher: "For our next session, your action step is to [Action Step]. If you have any questions, reach out to [Contact]. I’m proud of your progress. See you next time!"

Adapt this template by replacing placeholders:

• [Student Name]
• [Previous Focus]
• [Student’s SMART Goal]
• [This Month’s Theme]
• [Objective Statement]
• [Skill Outcome]
• [Strategy Step 1]
• [Reflection Prompt]
• [Family Activity]
• [Action Step]

Use this structure each month to maintain consistency, build skills, and track student growth.

Monthly Reflection Sheet

Monthly Reflection Sheet

Use this sheet to reflect on your monthly session from the SEL Success Map Guide.

Student Information

Student Name:

Date:

Month:

1. This Month’s Theme

What was the focus or theme of this month’s session?

2. Strategies Used

List the top three strategies or skills you practiced this month.

3. Most Helpful Strategy

Which strategy helped you the most and why?

4. Challenges & Obstacles

Describe any challenges or obstacles you encountered. What barriers got in the way?

5. SMART Goal Progress

How much progress did you make toward your SMART goal(s)? Provide specific examples.

6. Family Engagement Reflection

Describe the family engagement activity you completed. What did you learn from it?

7. Next Month’s Goals & Strategies

What will your goals or strategies be for next month?

8. Additional Reflections

Any other thoughts, insights, or action steps:

Stress Log Template

Stress Log Template

Use this log to record situations that cause stress, notice your thoughts and physical reactions, and track which coping strategies help most.

Reflection Prompts

1. Which stress triggers appeared most often this month?

1. Which coping strategy felt most helpful, and why?

1. What patterns do you notice in your thoughts or physical reactions to stress?

1. What one action step will you take next time you experience stress?