The Most Successful Program in Israel to Explicitly Teach SEL in Elementary and Middle Schools
The SEL.IL Center’s flagship program, I Can Succeed (ICS), has been successfully implemented in educational frameworks throughout Israel for over a decade. It is the only comprehensive SEL program in Israel whose achievements have been confirmed in research.
The program is built on the latest scientific knowledge in developmental psychology and neuroscience plus more than 12 years of experience gained from work in the field throughout Israel.
It is the only SEL program in the country that is customized for each developmental stage, enabling educators to focus on cultivating the skills suitable for each grade based on each class’s needs.
For more details, contact Orit Arnon at tel. 972-52-320-2126 or oritarnon169@gmail.com.
The ICS Program can be purchased via the Israeli Ministry of Education's Gefen System
Sample ICS Presentations
Example from the Resilience Presentation for 7th and 9th Grades
Example from the Interpersonal Relations Presentation for 3rd Grade
Example from the Emotion Regulation Presentation for 1st Grade
What Does the ICS Program Include?
- Comprehensive lesson plans to teach SEL competencies
- Modifications for remote and in-person learning
- Guidance and ongoing support for educational staff
- The only such program in Israel with evidence-based achievements
SAFE means the program is:
Sequenced – built layer upon layer;
Active – involves active learning;
Focused – focuses on developing clearly defined SEL skills; and
Explicit – based on explicit teaching and practicing of SEL skills.
- Detailed, user-friendly instructions for teachers
- A wealth of videos, games, stories, and activities tailored to the students’ developmental stage
- Supplementary material such as follow-up activities to perform at home with parents
- Preparatory training, ongoing support, and guidance of educational staff by SEL.IL’s team of experts
We also offer an ICS program especially for preschools. Click here for details.
How Can I Join the ICS Program?
The Israeli Ministry of Education recommends ICS and it can be purchased via the ministry's Gefen System (program 971). For more details, contact Orit Arnon at tel. 972-52-320-2126 or oritarnon169@gmail.com
Why is Social-Emotional Learning Important?
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the best way to prepare the next generation to successfully address challenges in school and life, to contribute to students’ and educators’ emotional wellbeing, and to create a supportive, nurturing atmosphere at schools. Research shows that explicitly teaching SEL competencies is the foundation for achieving this. The ICS program can be your school’s first step in this process!