Upstander Academy follows CASEL’s Framework AKA the “CASEL Wheel”
Upstander Academy provides opportunities for students to name and recognize emotions, build empathy, and develop helping skills.
Upstander Academy provides opportunities for students to recognize emotions and learn ways to process those emotions. Students also gain confidence in deploying helping skills.
Social awareness: The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.
Upstander Academy encourages students to examine cultural stereotypes around gender and race and helps students appreciate unique family structures and the diversity of individuals while building empathy and understanding.