> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.fariaedu.com/social-and-emotional-learning-a-w-s-approach/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.fariaedu.com/social-and-emotional-learning-a-w-s-approach/sel-vision-and-goal-setting-tools/developing-a-shared-vision.md). # Developing a Shared Vision The first of the tools, [Steps for Developing a Shared Vision](https://schoolguide.casel.org/resource/steps-for-developing-a-shared-vision-for-schoolwide-sel-ost/), helps you structure the discussion around your school’s vision for SEL. Based on CASEL’s work with SEL teams, the tool is based on three core elements: * Gathering together the thoughts of a wide range of stakeholders, from students and their families to staff and community partners – this should be done on an individual level (“the personal why”) and in small groups (“the shared why”) * Distilling this input into a vision statement that represents the thoughts of your whole school community * Working on this vision statement by making it available to all, gathering feedback and refining it further {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="success" %} Once you have completed this exercise, you should have a clear idea of how your school views SEL, and you will have a document that can be referred to when applying SEL practices to any context within your school community. {% endhint %}