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Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. 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.

SEL advances educational equity and excellence through authentic school-family-community partnerships to establish learning environments and experiences that feature trusting and collaborative relationships, rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction, and ongoing evaluation. SEL can help address various forms of inequity and empower young people and adults to co-create thriving schools and contribute to safe, healthy, and just communities.

​​-CASEL, Chicago, IL

What It Is and Why It Matters
A video by the Committee for Children

The Five Competencies

Self-management- The ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.
Self-awareness- The ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions and thoughts and how these influence behavior.
Social awareness- The ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Relationship skills- The ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
Responsible decision-making- The ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms.