SEAD District Program

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    Welcome to Readington School District's Social and Emotional and Academic Development Framework (SEAD) Website. This site fully supports the district's mission statement, which is to empower members of our community to lead purposeful lives with integrity, to cultivate a spirit of discovery, and to embrace connections in our diverse, global society.

    The science of SEAD is rooted in the notion that people are multidimensional and complex beings. Academic and social and emotional learning are not separate entities but rather interconnected in order to achieve and maintain the district's high academic standards. Cutting-edge educational research shows that in order to enrich the academic lives of students, we need to teach all members of our community about:

    • Self Awareness
    • Self Management
    • Social Awareness
    • Relationship Skills
    • Responsible Decision-Making 

    See Research-Based  Fact Sheet from Aspen Institute. 

                                         Self Awareness   

    This website provides SEAD-related information and resources for board members, administrators, teachers, families, communities, and students. Together, we make up the Readington School District. We are a collective team with a common vision.  As the above quote states, to create transformative change, we need to start with ourselves.  This site provides tools and strategies for individuals to develop and practice social and emotional skills needed to make a successful difference in this amazing and challenging world. In Readington, it is understood that all learning is social and emotional for every human being. According to Dr. Kathy Perez, an international educational consultant, author, and seasoned school administrator, "If we are not addressing emotions in our classrooms, then we are not addressing how students learn."

    On this website you will find:

    • Background information on best SEAD practices and the Five CASEL Competencies
    • Teacher, family, and student resource pages that include articles, videos, lesson plans, activities, webinars/trainings and opportunities for personal growth. 
    • A Mindfulness Resource Page that supports the Five CASEL Competencies

    With gratitude and warm regards,

    Anthony Tumolo

    District Supervisor of Social-Emotional and Academic Development

    Phone Number: 908-534-2195 (Ext. 2960)

    Email:  atumolo@readington.k12.nj.us