Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Social Emotional Learning
(SEL) standards describe the content
and skills for students in grades K - 12 for social and emotional
learning. These standards have been developed in accordance with
The Illinois Children's Mental Health Act of 2003
(Section 15(a) of Public Act 93-0495). This Act calls
upon the Illinois State Board of Education to "develop and
implement a plan to incorporate social and emotional development
standards as part of the Illinois Learning Standards."
This ground-breaking legislation established a new direction for
education in Illinois. It embraces the idea that public schools can
integrate SEL instruction with core academic subjects, and that
children who require these skill are more successful in school,
work and life.
Social Emotional Learning is a process through which children
and adults develop fundamental emotional and social skills to
handle themselves, their relationships, and their tasks,
effectively and ethically.
The Illinois Social Emotional Learning goals are:
Goal 1: Develop self-awareness and self-management skills to
achieve school and life success.
Goal 2: Use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to
establish and maintain positive relationships.
Goal 3: Demonstrate decision-making skills and responsible
behaviors in personal, school, and community contexts.
Additional Resources:
The Illinois State Board of Education SEL Performance
Descriptors (Link to:
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/ils/social_emotional/descriptors.htm)
The Illinois Children's Mental Health
Partnership
The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional
Learning (CASEL)
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