Social Emotional Learning

• Identifying emotions

• Having an accurate self-perception

• Recognizing strengths

• Self-confidence

• Self-efficacy

• Impulse control

• Stress management

• Self-discipline

• Self-motivation

• Goal-setting

• Organizational skills

• Perspective taking

• Empathy

• Appreciating diversity

• Respect for others

• Communication

• Social engagement

• Relationship building

• Teamwork

Teachers and other educators help students understand the "why, how, and when" of different SEL skills. They explicitly teach SEL skills during times like Morning Meetings, Class Meetings, Closing Circles and PBIS Meetings. Teachers also integrate SEL skills into other subjects daily. They help students set goals, practice skills, and use constructive feedback.

Educators set up students to use their SEL skills successfully and then recognize when students do well. This is accomplished through clearly communicating behavior expectations, creating supportive classrooms, building strong relationships, providing engaging instruction, celebrating growth, and much more.

When students make mistakes, educators help them to keep the mistakes small and to avoid repeating them. Discipline practices help students to manage their emotions, reflect on their behavior, problem solve, enhance their SEL skills, and repair damaged relationships.

When students are not making adequate progress in the core curriculum, they are provided with additional teaching and support. Educators set goals to help students "close the gap" with their peers, and reflect on their progress.

Educators cultivate their own SEL competence and practice self-care. They build strong, trusting school teams and collaborate to continuously improve all SEL-related systems, practices, and policies.

Schools engage students as SEL leaders and problem solvers. Schools collaborate with families and community partners to align on common language and strategies for supporting students' SEL.