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Counselor outlines multi‑year SEL work as students praise support
Summary
Counselor Ashley Jones described the district’s Social Emotional Learning program, noting use of Wayfinder and Sources of Strength, a peer‑leader model with about 20 leaders, and grant funding; student representative Courtney Phillips said the programs provide excellent emotional support.
Ashley Jones, the district counselor, presented the board with an update on the Port Orford‑Langlois School District’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) efforts, which the district has run for at least four years. Jones said the district uses Wayfinder and Sources of Strength curricula and relies on a peer‑led, adult‑supported model at Pacific High. Grants have helped fund the program and the district has an unusually high number of peer leaders — about 20 — who help deliver lessons during the week.
Student representative Courtney Phillips told the board the programs have been valuable to students. "They are definitely good programs and she thinks a lot of the students feel like they are being given excellent emotional support," Phillips said. The board heard that Oregon began requiring SEL programs in 2023, but district leaders emphasized 2CJ’s implementation predates that rule.
Board members thanked Jones for the update and noted the SEL work ties into broader efforts to restore social activities and school culture after the COVID era. The presentation provided the board with context for staffing and grant requests tied to student social‑emotional supports.
