Social Emotional Learning competencies
Description
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Strong SEL skills allow for successful management of life tasks such as learning, problem solving, controlling impulsivity, and caring about oneself and others.
Director of College, Career, & Life Readiness
Marci Waldron-Kuhn, Ed.D.
Administrative Assistant
Kristina Reignier
Primary Products and Services
Providing professional development and facilitated planning opportunities to provide educators and with the essentials for implementing a comprehensive approach to SEL, including:
why social and emotional learning in schools is essential to student success
definition of SEL
the Wisconsin competencies: Self-Management, Self-Awareness, Social
Awareness, Decision Making, and Relationship Skills
Observing, coaching, and planning to create an environment that supports SEL
Conduct a SEL needs assessment
Primary Stakeholders
Classroom teachers
School counselors
School psychologists
School social workers
School principals
Pupil services directors
Priorities
The Wisconsin PK-Adult SEL Competencies a provide a road map for schools and districts to begin or expand their efforts around SEL. Priorities include:
Providing all students with access to these skills is an important step to education equity
Providing SEL to all students is an evidence-based strategy of support for student mental health and wellness
SEL is an additive model. Students learn additional skills, rather than replacement skills, to better access future jobs, education, and to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives
Adult SEL competence is essential to student skill development and school climate. Staff wellness and support builds adult competencies
This work requires collaboration of schools, families, and communities
Address Loss of Learning
Support Recovery
Funding Sources
ESSER III Funds
Title IV, Part A
EANS Program
more information
Contact Name: Marci Waldron-Kuhn Ed.D. | Contact Title: College, Career, & Life Readiness Director | Phone: 920-639-9335 | Email: mkuhn@cesa7.org