Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Definition
SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions (CASEL, 2021).
This image shows the 5 core competencies.
Teaching the 5 Core Competencies
HMS Counselors will visit your child's classroom once a month to teach lessons on the 5 SEL competencies.
August- Introduction Lesson November- Social Awareness
September- Self-Awareness January- Relationship Skills
October- Self-Management February/March- Responsible Decision Making
HMS Counselors use the GCS SEL Goals and Standards (linked above) when creating and implementing classroom lessons, small groups, and programs for our students.
Once a week during PAWS (1st Period), teachers use the program Character Strong to provide lessons on Social and Emotional Learning. Ask your child each week what their "Character Dare" is to hear more about what they are learning through the lessons!
More information on Social and Emotional Learning:
CASEL (2021). "SEL Is...". In CASEL. Retrieved from https://casel.org/what-is-sel/.