Implementing social–emotional learning (SEL) at K–12 online schools is critical for the growth of students. The basic qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of online K–12 teachers to understand the leadership support needed for teachers implementing SEL curricula. The experience of leadership support with SEL and the impact of a principal’s leadership style on SEL implementation were examined. The themes indicated a need for teacher support in SEL implementation through communication, professional development and training. School leaders should have a transformational leadership style to implement SEL effectively in online classrooms.
Emily Mulvihill (Tue,) studied this question.