Social emotional learning, is a process through which adults and children learn to recognize and manage emotions, demonstrate care and concern for others, develop positive relationships, make good decisions and behave ethically, respectfully, and reasonably. 

Why and How 

Our goal at RGS is to help build safe and supportive environments that set the foundation for equitable, engaging, and high-quality instruction to take place. 

Social Emotional Learning Competencies

•  Self-Awareness: The abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts. 

•  Social Awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts. 

• Self-Management: The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. 

• Relationship Skills: The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups. 

• Responsible Decision Making: The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.