Social-Emotional Learning: How Can We Best Support Deaf Adolescents?

This article examines the unique social-emotional needs of Deaf adolescents and outlines strategies for teachers and families to foster mental health, belonging, and communication through SEL, supported by research and real-life insights.

Access Resource

Related Resources

Because of your selected audience type, you may also enjoy the following related resources.

School Climate Research List

A reading list staff use to ground school-climate work in evidence, pointing to studies on belonging, Deaf and hard of hearing identity, communication access, and well-being for Deaf and hard of hearing students.

Learn More

ASL/English School Climate Research List

A reading list you can use to ground school-climate decisions in evidence, covering belonging, identity, peer relationships, and language access for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Learn More

Answer Key: When to Seek Deaf Experience (Training Activity)

An answer key facilitators use with a training activity, showing which school decisions truly need Deaf staff and community expertise, and why, so it is sought where it matters most.

Learn More