What is SEL?

"SEL might not be core content, but it's the core of all content."

~Common Sense Education

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions (Casel.org).

CASEL's 5 Competencies

  • Self-Awareness

    • Identifying emotions

    • Accurate self-perception

    • Recognizing strengths

    • Self-confidence

    • Self-efficacy


  • Self-Management

    • Impulse control

    • Stress management

    • Self-discipline

    • Self-motivation

    • Goal-setting

    • Organizational skills

  • Social Awareness

    • Perspective-taking

    • Empathy

    • Appreciating diversity

    • Respect for others


  • Relationship Skills

    • Communication

    • Social engagement

    • Relationship-building

    • Teamwork


  • Responsible Decision-Making

    • Identifying problems

    • Analyzing situations

    • Solving problems

    • Evaluating

    • Reflecting

    • Ethical responsibility