ABOUT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING

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Social and Emotional Learning is the process through which individuals acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.

Skills covered by SEL programming include effective communication, teamwork, managing stress and giving/earning respect.
​-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.