SEBL
Social, Emotional & Behavioral Learning
Social, Emotional & Behavioral Learning
ASCA Standards 2021
Mindset Standards
School counselors encourage the following mindsets for all students.
M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being
M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others in the school environment
M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning
M 4. Self-confidence in ability to succeed
M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes
M 6. Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success
Behavior Standards: School counselors provide culturally sustaining instruction, appraisal and advisement, and counseling to help all students demonstrate:
Learning Strategies
B-LS 1. Critical thinking skills to make informed decisions
B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks and problem solving
B-LS 3. Time-management, organizational and study skills
B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self- direction for learning
B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning
B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities
B-LS 7. Long- and short-term academic, career and social/emotional goals
B-LS 8. Engagement in challenging coursework
B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering evidence, getting others’ perspectives and recognizing personal bias
B-LS 10. Participation in enrichment and extracurricular activities
Self-Management Skills
B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions
B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control
B-SMS 3. Independent work
B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards
B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long- and short-term goals
B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers
B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills
B-SMS 8. Balance of school, home and community activities
B-SMS 9. Personal safety skills
B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and adapt to change
Social Skills
B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills and listening skills
B-SS 2. Positive, respectful and supportive relationships with students who are similar to and different from them
B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to support success
B-SS 4. Empathy
B-SS 5. Ethical decision-making and social responsibility
B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills
B-SS 7. Leadership and teamwork skills to work effectively in diverse groups
B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary
B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environmentSocial maturity and behaviors appropriate to the situation and environment
B-SS 10. Cultural awareness, sensitivity and responsiveness
Grades K-2 SEL Competencies & Indicators 2017
1. Self-Awareness
SEL.1A Demonstrate an awareness of their emotions
SEL.2.1A.1 Recognize and label their emotions/feelings
SEL.2.1A.2 Describe their emotions and the situations that cause them (triggers)
SEL.2.1B Demonstrate an awareness of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests
SEL.2.1B.1 Identify their likes and dislikes
SEL.2.1B.2 Describe things they do well or the knowledge that they have
SEL.2.1B.3 Describe an activity/task in which they may need help in order to improve
SEL.1C Demonstrate awareness of their external supports
SEL.2.1C.1 Identify at least one adult they trust
SEL.2.1C.2 Identify situations they need to seek help from an adult (big problem/small problem)
SEL.2.1C.3 Recognize how and where to get help in an emergency situation
SEL.1D Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility
SEL.2.1D.1 Understand their responsibility to meet schoolwide safety expectations knowing it promotes a safe and productive environment
SEL.2.1D.2 Recognize that there are positive and negative consequences for their choices and actions
2. Self-Management
SEL.2A Identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
SEL.2.2A.1 Utilizes techniques that allow them to calm themselves
SEL.2.2A.2 Practice using words to share their feelings about an interaction or situation rather than physically aggressively expressing feelings
SEL.2.2A.3 Practice moving to a “calm down” space in the room after a triggering event
SEL.2B Demonstrate honesty and integrity
SEL.2.2B.1 Describe a situation when they could have lied but they told the truth
SEL.2.2B.2 Shares reasons why they follow classroom/school rules (their own safety, the safety of others, reducing chance of damaging property, etc.)
SEL.2.2B.3 Describe the differences and consequences/benefits in lying and truth telling
SEL.2C Set, monitor, adapt and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life
SEL.2.2C.1 Identify a short-term goal (wish, dream)
SEL.2.2C.2 Determine whether the goal is under their control or someone else’s control
SEL.2.2C.3 Identify and take steps needed to accomplish a short-term goal
SEL.2.2C.4 Identify people who can support them in reaching their short-term goal
3. Social Awareness
SEL.3A. Demonstrate awareness of other people's emotions and perspectives
SEL.2.3A.1 Uses listening and attention skills to identify the feelings and perspectives of others (face, body, voice)
SEL.2.3A.2 Recognize that words and actions can hurt others
SEL.3B Demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to positively contribute to the school and community
SEL.2.3B.1 Recognize and name how they can help others within their school, home, and community
SEL.2.3B.2 Identify how they help others and how they feel about helping, e.g. feed the dog, share, clean-up when asked
SEL.3C Demonstrate an awareness of different cultures and a respect for human dignity
SEL.2.3C.1 Describe ways that people are similar and different
SEL.2.3C.2 Name positive qualities in people that cross all cultures and groups
SEL.3D Can read social cues and respond constructively
SEL.2.3D.1 Understand the importance of and demonstrate respect for personal space
SEL.2.3D.2 Appropriately engage in play with others, i.e. introduce self, ask permission, join in, and invite others to join in
SEL.2.3D.3 Wait their turn, observe the situation, and know when it’s appropriate to respond
4. Relationship Skills
SEL.4A Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others
SEL.2.4A.1 Pay attention to others when they are speaking
SEL.2.4A.2 Demonstrate the use of verbal etiquette (use please, thank you, excuse me, etc.)
SEL.2.4A.3 Take turns and share with others
SEL.2.4A.4 Effectively and appropriately communicate needs, wants, and ideas in a respectful manner
SEL.4B Develop and maintain positive relationships
SEL.2.4B.1 Identify the multiple types of relationships they have with others
SEL.2.4B.2 List traits of a good friend
SEL.2.4B.3 Demonstrate ability to make new friends
SEL.2.4B.4 Identify and practice behaviors such as active listening, and sharing to maintain positive relationships
SEL.4C Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts in helpful ways
SEL.2.4C.1 Identify interpersonal problems they need adult help to resolve and appropriately ask for help
SEL.2.4C.2 Recognize there are many ways to solve conflicts and practice solving problems using a menu of choices, including the use of “I” messages”
SEL.2.4C.3 Identify and state feelings and problem in conflict
5. Responsible Decision Making
SEL.5A Uses personal, ethical, safety and cultural factors in making decisions
SEL.2.5A.1 Recognize that one has choices in how to respond
SEL.2.5A.2 Identify ways to promote safety for oneself and others
SEL.2.5A.3 Identify ways to respond to unfamiliar adults in different settings
SEL.2.5A.4 Stand up for a friend/peer and lets others know when a person is being treated unfairly
SEL.5B Develop, implement and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations
SEL.2.5B.1 Recognize that they have choices in how to respond to situations
SEL.2.5B.2 Implement stop, think, and act strategies in solving problems
SEL.2.5B.3 Demonstrate social and classroom behavior (ask permission, listen to speaker, ask for help, offer to help, participate)
SEL.2.5B.4 Demonstrate constructive academic behaviors and selfregulation (listen, pay attention, follow directions, ignore distractions)
SEL.5C Play a developmentally appropriate role in classroom management and positive school climate
SEL.2.5C.1 Recognize the various roles of the personnel that govern the school (all staff)
SEL.2.5C.2 Participate in individual roles and responsibilities in the classroom and in school
Grades 3-5 SEL Competencies & Indicators 2017
1. Self-Awareness
SEL.1A Demonstrate an awareness of their emotions
SEL.5.1A.1 Recognize intensity levels of their emotions
SEL.5.1A.2 Recognize how emotion can change
SEL.5.1A.3 Recognize how thoughts are linked with emotions and emotions are linked to behavior
SEL 5.1A.4 Describe ways emotions impact their behavior(s)
SEL.5.1A.5 Draw an ‘anger thermometer’ and discuss why they might move along the thermometer
SEL.1B Demonstrate an awareness of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests
SEL.5.1B.1 Describe their personal identities, e.g., gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, disabilities, etc.
SEL.5.1B.2 Describe the personal traits they possess that make them successful members of their classroom and school community
SEL.5.1B.3 Describe their growth areas, prioritize the personal traits and interests that they want to develop and explore opportunities to develop them
SEL.1C Demonstrate awareness of their external supports
SEL.5.1C.1 Recognize qualities of positive role models in their lives
SEL.5.1C.2 Identify positive adults in various facets of their lives
SEL.5.1C.3 Identify peer, home, and school supports and/or resources they can access to help solve problems
SEL.1D Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility
SEL.5.1D.1 Define what it means to be responsible and can identify things for which they are responsible
SEL.5.1D.2 Explain the benefits of being responsible
SEL.5.1D.3 Demonstrate ability to say “no” to negative peer pressure
2. Self-Management
SEL.2A Identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
SEL.5.2A.1 Use self-monitoring strategies such as self-talk to regulate emotions
SEL.5.2A.2 Respond effectively to pressure situations, e.g., walk away, seek help or mediation
SEL.5.2A.3 Communicate their perspective on triggering behaviors or situations using I-messages
SEL.5.2A.4 Express emotions in a respectful manner
SEL.2B Demonstrate honesty and integrity
SEL.5.2B.1 Tell the truth in a difficult situation, while honoring personal boundaries
SEL.5.2B.2 Follow through on their commitments
SEL.2C Set, monitor, adapt and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life
SEL.5.2C.1 Distinguish between long term and short term goals
SEL.5.2C.2 Describe why learning is important in achieving personal goals
SEL.5.2C.3 Evaluate the action steps taken to accomplish a goal and identify what, if anything, they could have done differently to facilitate that
SEL.5.2C.4 Identify resources that help them achieve their goals, i.e., home, school, and community support
3. Social Awareness
SEL.3A Demonstrate awareness of other people's emotions and perspectives
SEL.5.3A.1 Predict how their own behavior affects the emotions of others
SEL.5.3A.2 Define and understand perspective/point of view
SEL.5.3A.3 Use listening skills to identify the feelings/ perspectives of others
SEL.5.3A.4 Recognize how words and actions can hurt others in different ways
SEL.3B Demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to positively contribute to the school and community
SEL.5.3B.1 Share reasons for helping others
SEL.5.3B.2 Identify roles they have that contribute to their school, home, and neighboring community
SEL.5.3B.3 Work together with peers to address a need
SEL.3C Demonstrate an awareness of different cultures and a respect for human dignity
SEL.5.3C.1 Identify contributions of various social and cultural groups
SEL.5.3C.2 Recognize that people from different cultural and social groups share many things in common and identify similarities/differences
SEL.5.3C.3 Define stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice
SEL.3D Can read social cues and respond constructively
SEL.5.3D.1 Describe tone and how it is used to communicate to others
SEL.5.3D.2 Describe the impact of body language and facial expressions in communication
SEL.5.3D.3 Develop awareness that social cues may be different among various groups
4. Relationship Skills
SEL.4A Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others
SEL.5.4A.1 Give and receive compliments in a genuine manner
SEL.5.4A.2 Use attentive listening skills to foster better communication
SEL.5.4A.3 Demonstrate good sportsmanship
SEL.5.4A.4 Demonstrate cooperative behaviors in a group, e.g. listen, encourage, acknowledge opinions, compromise, reach consensus
SEL.4B Develop and maintain positive relationships
SEL.5.4B.1 Recognize the difference between helpful and harmful behaviors in relationships
SEL.5.4B.2 Identify a problem in a relationship and seek appropriate assistance
SEL.5.4B.3 Understand the positive and negative impact of peer pressure on self and others
SEL.4C Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts in helpful ways
SEL.5.4C.1 Show an understanding of conflict as a natural part of life
SEL.5.4C.2 Describe causes and effects of conflicts, including how their behavior impacts others emotions
SEL.5.4C.3 Distinguish between destructive and constructive ways of dealing with conflict
SEL.5.4C.4 Activate the steps of a peaceful conflict resolution process (listen, express feelings, discuss solutions, make amends, etc.)
5. Responsible Decision Making
SEL.5A Use his personal, ethical, safety and cultural factors in making decisions
SEL.5.5A.1 Identify social norms that affect decision making
SEL.5.5A.2 Define cyber-bullying and response strategies
SEL.5.5A.3 Identify when someone is targeted and how to respond to a situation to support the individual
SEL.5.5A.4 Recognize and describe how the media can influence one's behavior
SEL.5.5A.5 Stand up for self or a peer who is being disrespected
SEL.5B Develop, implement and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations
SEL.5.5B.1 Describe the steps of a decisionmaking model
SEL.5.5B.2 Generate alternative solutions to problems and predict possible outcomes
SEL.5.5B.3 Effectively participate in group decision-making processes
SEL.5.5B.4 Demonstrate academic behaviors and self-regulation skills such as organization, completing assignments, planning
SEL.5C Play a developmentally appropriate role in classroom management and positive school climatePositive relationships with adults to support success
SEL.5.5C.1 Identify and organize materials needed to be prepared for class
SEL.5.5C.2. Understand personal relationships with personnel that govern the school
SEL.5.5C.3 Discuss and model appropriate classroom behavior individually and collectively
Grades 6-8 SEL Competencies & Indicators 2017
1. Self-Awareness
SEL.1A Demonstrate an awareness of their emotions
SEL.8.1A.1 Recognize uncomfortable emotions as indicators of situations in need of attention
SEL.8.1A.2 Identify emotional states that contribute to or detract from their ability to problem solve
SEL.8.1A.3 Explain the possible outcomes associated with the different forms of communicating their emotions
SEL.1B Demonstrate an awareness of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests
SEL.8.1B.1 Analyze how their personal traits and temperaments influence choices, successes, and areas of growth
SEL.8.1B.2 Apply self-reflection techniques to recognize their potential, strengths, and growth areas
SEL.8.1B.3 Administer school-to-work personality trait tests
SEL.1C Demonstrate awareness of their external supports
SEL.8.1C.1 Identify positive peer/adult support they can access
SEL.8.1C.2 Evaluate the benefits of additional external supports when they participate in extracurricular activities
SEL.8.1C.3 Recognize outside influences on the development of their personal traits and discern whether those influences are supportive or non-supportive
SEL.1D Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility
SEL.8.1D.1 Identify the areas of school and life that are within their control
SEL.8.1D.2 Analyze the short and longterm outcomes of risky and harmful behaviors on their health and wellbeing
SEL.8.1D.3 Identify behaviors they can choose to support their health and wellbeing
SEL.8.1D.4 Explain the connection between choice and responsibility for the consequences involved if they engage in risky and harmful behaviors
SEL.8.1D.5 Recognize, establish, and adhere to their own personal boundaries
2. Self-Management
SEL.2A Identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
SEL.8.2A.1 Apply strategies that help them manage stressful situations and persevere toward successful performance
SEL.8.2A.2 Reflect on possible consequences, both positive and negative, before expressing an emotion or engaging in a particular behavior
SEL.8.2A.3 Evaluate the role attitude plays in success i.e., pessimism vs. optimism
SEL.2B Demonstrate honesty and integrity
SEL.8.2B.1 Understand the benefits of honesty to building and sustaining healthy relationships
SEL.8.2B.2 Understand the benefits of having personal integrity for life success
SEL.2C Set, monitor, adapt and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life
SEL.8.2C.1 Analyze factors that lead to goal achievement (for example, managing time, adequate resources, confidence)
SEL.8.2C.2 Describe the effect personal habits (both positive and negative) have on school and personal goals. Discuss ideas about how to shift negative habits to more supportive habits
SEL.8.2C.3 Describe and evaluate action steps for achieving short-term and long-term goals, utilizing institutional, community, and external supports
3. Social Awareness
SEL.3A Demonstrate awareness of other people's emotions and perspectives
SEL.8.3A.1 Analyze ways their behavior may affect the feelings of others and adjust accordingly
SEL.8.3A.2 Provide support and encouragement to others in need
SEL.8.3A.3 Accept and show respect for other people’s opinions
SEL.3B Demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to positively contribute to the school and community
SEL.8.3B.1 Explain how their decisions and behaviors affect the well-being of their school and community
SEL.8.3B.2 Explore a community or global need and generate possible solutions
SEL.8.3B.3 Engage in social critique and make decisions that will lead to social change
SEL.3C Demonstrate an awareness of different cultures and a respect for human dignity
SEL.8.3C.1 Analyze how people of different groups can help one another and enjoy each other’s company
SEL.8.3C.2 Explain how individual, social, and cultural differences may increase vulnerability to stereotyping and identify ways to address this
SEL.3D Can read social cues and respond constructively
SEL.8.3D.1 Observe social situations and respectfully respond in a culturally sensitive way, e.g. school dance, peer pressure situations, cliques, public speaking
SEL.8.3D.2 Recognize and maintain personal boundaries of others (friends, family members, and teachers)
SEL.8.3D.3 Demonstrate how your personal boundaries affect interactions with others
4. Relationship Skills
SEL.4A Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others
SEL.8.4A.1 Practice reflective listening
SEL.8.4A.2 Demonstrate an ability to take the necessary role, e.g., leader or team player, to achieve group goals
SEL.8.4A.3 Use understanding of how and why others respond in a given situation (assertive, passive, or aggressive) in order to respond respectfully and effectively to others
SEL.4B Develop and maintain positive relationships
SEL.8.4B.1 Distinguish between helpful and harmful peer pressure
SEL.8.4B.2 Demonstrate strategies for resisting harmful peer pressure
SEL.8.4B.3 Involve themselves in positive activities with their peer group
SEL.8.4B.4 Develop friendships based on personal values
SEL.8.4B.5 Identify the impact of social media in developing and sustaining positive relationships
SEL.8.4B.6 Understand the difference between safe and risky behaviors in a relationship
SEL.4C Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts in helpful ways
SEL.8.4C.1 Identify the roles of individuals in conflict and understand their responsibility in reaching resolution
SEL.8.4C.2 Apply conflict resolution skills to de-escalate, defuse, and resolve differences
SEL.8.4C.3 Generate ideas about how all parties in conflict might get their needs met
SEL.8.4C.4 Access positive supports when needed in a conflict situation/crisis
5. Responsible Decision Making
SEL.5A Use his personal, ethical, safety and cultural factors in making decisions
SEL.8.5A.1 Evaluate how honesty, respect, fairness, and compassion enable one to take the needs of others into account when making decisions
SEL.8.5A.2 Apply bystander strategies, e.g., intervene, advocate, or get adult support based on context, during a situation of peer aggression, intimidation or harassment
SEL.8.5A.3 Analyze the reasons for school and societal rules, and how they impact decisions
SEL.5B Develop, implement and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations
SEL.8.5B.1 Identify and apply the steps of systematic decision-making
SEL.8.5B.2 Develop decision-making strategies for avoiding risky behavior
SEL.8.5B.3 Explore how external influences, e.g. media, peer, cultural norms, affect their decision- making
SEL.5C Play a developmentally appropriate role in classroom management and positive school climatePositive relationships with adults to support success
SEL.8.5C.1 Compare and contrast behaviors that do or do not support classroom management and positive school culture to provide recommendations to administration
SEL.8.5C.2 Demonstrate behaviors that support classroom management and positive school culture
SEL.8.5C.3 Advocate for oneself in a respectful and deliberate manner if believed to be treated unfairly
Grades 9-10 SEL Competencies & Indicators 2017
1. Self-Awareness
SEL.1A Demonstrate an awareness of their emotions
SEL.10.1A.1 Distinguish their real feelings from how others expect them to feel
SEL.10.1A.2 Describe the external event or thought that triggered an emotion
SEL.1B Demonstrate an awareness of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests
SEL.10.1B.1 Identify and embrace characteristics about themselves that they can and cannot change
SEL.10.1B.2 Explore possible career and volunteer opportunities based on their identified interests and strengths
SEL.1C Demonstrate awareness of their external supports
SEL.10.1C.1 Identify school support personnel in their school and adult role models in their lives and know when and how to use them
SEL.10.1C.2 Identify organizations in their community that provide opportunities to develop their interests or talents
SEL.1D Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility
SEL.10.1D.1 Analyze the effect taking responsibility or not can have on themselves and others
SEL.10.1D.2 Describe how their taking personal responsibility is linked to being accountable for their behavior and may have positive or negative consequences
2. Self-Management
SEL.2A Identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
SEL.10.2A.1 Analyze how thoughts and emotions affect decision making and responsible behavior
SEL.10.2A.2 Practice strategies for coping with and overcoming feelings of rejection, social isolation, and other forms of stress
SEL.10.2A.3 Accept constructive feedback in order to improve
SEL.10.2A.4 Understand the effect of self-monitoring strategies, such as self-talk, on emotions and actions/behaviors
SEL.2B Demonstrate honesty and integrity
SEL.10.2B.1 Analyze their behavior to determine whether or not they are being authentic/true to self
SEL.10.2B.2 Analyze whether they are behaving with integrity and adjust accordingly
SEL.2C Set, monitor, adapt and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life
SEL.10.2C.1 Identify academic goals and selfmonitoring strategies ▪ Identify outside resources that can help in achieving a goal
SEL.10.2C.2 Demonstrate an understanding that goal setting promotes life-long success
SEL.10.2C.3 Determine the role of practice in gaining skills and goal achievement
3. Social Awareness
SEL.3A Demonstrate awareness of other people's emotions and perspectives
SEL.10.3A.1 Identify verbal, physical, and situational cues that indicate how others may feel
SEL.10.3A.2 Use conversational skills to understand the perspective of others
SEL.10.3A.3 Understand that others hold different opinions
SEL.10.3A.4 Demonstrate ways to express empathy for others
SEL.3B Demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to positively contribute to the school and community
SEL.10.3B.1 Work cooperatively with others to implement a strategy to address a need in the broader community
SEL.10.3B.2 Evaluate the impact of an activity they were involved with that improved their school or community
SEL.3C Demonstrate an awareness of different cultures and a respect for human dignity
SEL.10.3C.1 Demonstrate respect for individuals from different social and cultural groups
SEL.10.3C.2 Participate in cross-cultural activities and reflect on their reaction/process their experience to the setting they were in
SEL.3D Can read social cues and respond constructively
SEL.10.3D.1 Evaluate how societal and cultural norms have an effect on personal interactions
SEL.10.3D.2 Able to read social cues and evaluate own reaction to them
4. Relationship Skills
SEL.4A Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others
SEL.10.4A.1 Demonstrate strategies for collaborating with others to order to help others improve
SEL.10.4A.2 Work to maintain an objective, non-judgmental tone during disagreements
SEL.4B Develop and maintain positive relationships
SEL.10.4B.1 Practice strategies for maintaining positive relationships, e.g. pursue shared interests and activities, give and receive help, practice forgiveness
SEL.10.4B.2 Identify the qualities and benefits of a positive mentor
SEL.10.4B.3 Define social media and social networking and describe its impact on your life, reputation, and relationships
SEL.4C Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts in helpful ways
SEL.10.4C.1 Apply listening and speaking skills that help in preventing and resolving conflicts
SEL.10.4C.2 Apply skills and strategies needed to manage intimidation, avoid and escape violence, and maintain personal safety
SEL.10.4C.3 Access conflict resolution and problem-solving resources, i.e. security, trusted adults, peer mediators, counselors, when available to facilitate resolution of conflict situations
5. Responsible Decision Making
SEL.5A Use his personal, ethical, safety and cultural factors in making decisions
SEL.10.5A.1 Demonstrate ability to consider personal factors during decision-making process
SEL.10.5A.2 Evaluate how external influences, e.g. media, peers, social and cultural norms, and expectations of authority, affect one's decision-making
SEL.5B Develop, implement and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations
SEL.10.5B.1 Consider ethical, safety, and societal factors and consequences when making decisions
SEL.10.5B.2 Regularly uses the steps of systematic decision-making
SEL.10.5B.3 Understand how decisions made now can impact their future and have long term effects
SEL.10.5B.4 Explain and model your decision making-process to others
SEL.10.5B.5 Demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for their choices
SEL.5C Play a developmentally appropriate role in classroom management and positive school climatePositive relationships with adults to support success
SEL.10.5C.1 Analyze the purpose and impact of classroom and school-wide activities, policies, and routines to provide recommendations to administration
SEL.10.5C.2 Interpret and evaluate the importance of personal roles and responsibilities in the overall school climate
SEL.10.5C.3 Advocate for the needs of others, including your community, in a way that promotes positive change
Grades 11-12 SEL Competencies & Indicators 2017
1. Self-Awareness
SEL.1A Demonstrate an awareness of their emotions
SEL.12.1A.1 Describe how changing their interpretation of an event can alter how they feel about it
SEL.12.1A.2 Use self-reflection to make sure the intensity of their emotions is in line with the situation
SEL.12.1A.3 Acknowledge emotions and determine the appropriate time and place to safely process them
SEL.1B Demonstrate an awareness of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests
SEL.12.1B.1 Identify the skills and credentials required to enter a particular profession of interest to them and begin to prepare accordingly
SEL.12.1B.2 Demonstrate confidence based on an accurate self-assessment of strengths
SEL.12.1B.3 Analyze how their personal qualities help them to contribute to others
SEL.1C Demonstrate awareness of their external supports
SEL.12.1C.1 Activate community resources to help them achieve their goals
SEL.12.1C.2 Access safety networks to support self and others
SEL.12.1C.3 Assemble/create constructive support systems that contribute to school and life success
SEL.1D Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility
SEL.12.1D.1 Analyze situations in their lives; determine the level of control they have in the situations, then determine appropriate choices or decisions for them
SEL.12.1D.2 Describe knowledge and skills they have and can use in their role as a responsible citizen to improve the community
2. Self-Management
SEL.2A Identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively
SEL.12.2A.1 Demonstrate ability to reframe difficult situations into opportunities that promote resiliency and optimism
SEL.12.2A.2 Incorporate personal management skills i.e., time management, organization skills, on a daily basis
SEL.12.2A.3 Evaluate how expressing one’s emotions in different situations might affect others
SEL.12.2A.4 Evaluate how expressing more positive attitudes might influence others
SEL.2B Demonstrate honesty and integrity
SEL.12.2B.1 Show honesty/integrity in their behaviors
SEL.12.2B.2 Understands and evaluates the correlation between their words and their actions (walk the talk)
SEL.2C Set, monitor, adapt and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life
SEL.12.2C.1 Analyze the effect personal tendencies have on goal achievement (for example, integrity, prioritizing, managing time, adequate resources)
SEL.12.2C.2 Set a post-secondary goal with action steps, timeframes, and criteria for evaluating achievement
3. Social Awareness
SEL.3A Demonstrate awareness of other people's emotions and perspectives
SEL.12.3A.1 Differentiate between the factual and emotional content of what a person says
SEL.12.3A.2 Express empathy towards others
SEL.12.3A.3 Value and learn from the perspectives of others
SEL.3B Demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to positively contribute to the school and community
SEL.12.3B.1 Participate in activities that show they are agents for positive change within their community
SEL.12.3B.2 Discuss and understand the process of norm setting
SEL.12.3B.3 Analyze their responsibilities as involved citizens of their school community and beyond
SEL.3C Demonstrate an awareness of different cultures and a respect for human dignity
SEL.12.3C.1 Reflect on strategies used for being respectful of others and opposing stereotyping and prejudice
SEL.12.3C.2 Evaluate how advocacy for the rights of others contributes to the common good
SEL.3D Can read social cues and respond constructively
SEL.12.3D.1 Recognize and respond to social cues in an appropriate manner
SEL.12.3D.2 Recognize that social cues differ depending upon the setting one is in
4. Relationship Skills
SEL.4A Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others
SEL.12.4A.1 Use assertive communication to get their needs met without negatively impacting others
SEL.12.4A.2 Empower, encourage, and affirm others through their interactions
SEL.4B Develop and maintain positive relationships
SEL.12.4B.1 Actively participate in a healthy support network of valued relationships
SEL.12.4B.2 Independently seek out relationships that support their development
SEL.12.4B.3 Develop understanding of relationships within the context of networking and careers
SEL.4C Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts in helpful ways
SEL.12.4C.1 Demonstrate an ability to coexist in civility in the face of unresolved conflict
SEL.12.4C.2 Use prevention, management, and resolution skills to resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively
SEL.12.4C.3 Evaluate and reflect on their role in a conflict and utilize this information to better their behavior in future conflicts
5. Responsible Decision Making
SEL.5A Use his personal, ethical, safety and cultural factors in making decisions
SEL.12.5A.1 Analyze own role in situations where others are threatened with either physical or emotional harm
SEL.12.5A.2 Examine how the norms of different societies and cultures influence their members' decisions and behaviors
SEL.5B Develop, implement and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations
SEL.12.5B.1 Apply decision-making skills to foster responsible social and work relations and to make healthy life-long choices
SEL.12.5B.2 Consider feedback from others on your decision making process, and incorporate it if applicable
SEL.12.5B.3 Evaluate your decision making progress, and modify the decisions made if necessary
SEL.5C Play a developmentally appropriate role in classroom management and positive school climatePositive relationships with adults to support success
SEL.12.5C.1 Model for underclassmen appropriate classroom behavior
SEL.12.5C.2 Identify the positive qualities of a leader and align with those qualities