Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Illinois schools are required to include the Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards as part of their curriculum. The resources below will allow you to become more familiar with the standards and tools used in D100 to provide educational experiences to our students. Students don't learn these skills in isolation. They are integrated into all subject areas and as part of building a positive classroom environment for learning.

The SEL Standards

Goal 1: Develop self-awareness and self-management skills to achieve school and life success.

Goal 2: Use social awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships.

Goal 3: Demonstrate decision-making skills and responsible behaviors in personal, school, and community contexts.

Resources for Instruction

K-8 schools use Second Step as their core instructional resource for social emotional learning instruction. In addition to the core program, elementary students also participate in child safety and bullying prevention lessons. You can learn more about the individual lessons and what is covered in the program below.

High school courses incorporate opportunities for practicing and demonstrating the social emotional learning skills into regular coursework. Students receive feedback in class and within comments on the report card. Students work with individual teachers when improvement is needed.

Elementary

Second Step Curriculum: Elementary Topics & Lesson Sequence

Child Protection Safety Lessons

Bullying Prevention Lessons

Middle School

Second Step Curriculum: Middle School Topics & Lesson Sequence

High School

Contact your school counseling office to learn more.

Measurement of Student and School Progress

Schools measure the progress of their school climate and both individual and collective student SEL needs using the Panorama Student Success Survey, given two times annually to students.

A "crosswalk" of K-12 measurements and their alignment to the Illinois SEL Standards can be viewed here.

Visit the Illinois State Board of Education site to learn more.

• Illinois State Board of Education Page for Social Emotional Learning Standards

• Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards for K-3 and 4-5

• Classroom Strategies for the SEL Standards: K-3 and 4-5

A parent or guardian can complete a Curriculum Objection Form to express objections to a unit of study or resource. The form should then be submitted to the building principal. The concern will be investigated and any involved materials reviewed to determine whether a change in curriculum or resources is warranted, based on IL curriculum and mandates. Parents are always encouraged to make contact first with a classroom teacher when there is a concern about your child or their participation in a specific course or classroom.