Afterschool programs can be an effective setting for supporting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) because of the flexibility they have in their programming. Research from the National Conference of State Legislators demonstrates that programs implementing high-quality SEL practices are associated with improvements in student self-perception, positive social behaviors, reduction in student discipline programs, and increased achievement and attendance. The SEL that occurs in afterschool programs can also contribute to increased employability skills and career readiness. Click here to access the new research from National Conference of State Legislators.