Social Emotional Learning competencies

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

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