The PSS-SEL Toolbox is designed for stakeholders working on psychosocial support (PSS) and social emotional learning (SEL) in global settings, with a focus on education in emergencies (EiE) and humanitarian response to protracted crises.
The purpose of the Toolbox is to promote greater understanding and coherence in the sector, and improve PSS-SEL initiatives for the world’s most vulnerable children and youth. The Toolbox includes three types of tools:
Data Tools
Interactive data-based and visual tools
Designed to explore the PSS-SEL approaches currently used in over 50 countries and EIE settings
Localizing Tools
Localizing processes and contextualization guidance
Designed to help stakeholders use these data to inform PSS-SEL work in their local context
Resources
Additional information, guidance, and support
Designed to help stakeholders navigate the site, understand the data, and learn more about PSS-SEL in EIE
Use the Data Tools to look inside and across existing PSS-SEL frameworks and other materials, to identify points of alignment between different approaches. Use the Localizing Tools to gather local input on PSS-SEL initiatives and ensure that frameworks and other materials are relevant for local needs and context.
Look Inside Frameworks
Learn more about frameworks used to guide PSS-SEL work in education in emergencies contexts. Compare skills and features across them. View All
More Resources from EASEL Lab
Learn about what works in the field of SEL
This recent issue of the Future of Children, organized and edited by Dr. Stephanie Jones of the EASEL Lab, examines the latest research on social-emotional development and interventions.
Making sense of SEL: Why words matter
This paper by Stephanie Jones and the EASEL Lab highlights how clear and precise language leads to better research and practice in the field of SEL.
What is a framework and why are they important?
This brief by Stephanie Jones and the EASEL Lab describes what frameworks are, how they influence the field, and why it’s important to look across them.
Coping with Changes: Social Emotional Learning through Play
This free online course developed by LEGO Foundation, EASEL Lab, and colleagues provides information about mental health and SEL and playful strategies for supporting children during times of stress.
More Resources from INEE
Overview of PSS-SEL in EIE settings
This INEE Background Paper provides an overview of psychosocial support and social emotional learning for children and youth in emergency settings.
Strategies for promoting wellbeing in EIE
This INEE Guidance Note offers specific strategies for how to incorporate psychosocial support (PSS) into education responses
Measurement tools for PSS-SEL in EIE
This INEE Report by the EASEL Lab provides detailed information about PSS-SEL measurement and assessment tools used in EIE contexts.
Training Module for PSS-SEL in EIE
This INEE Training Module provides 3-5 hours of training activities, including facilitator notes, presentation materials, and guidance for contextualization.
