Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply 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. -CASEL
SEL allows schools to create challenging creative curriculums within a supportive, connected, and engaged community. It ensures that students feel safe to take risks, discover passions, interests, and core competencies needed for present and future success.
Why SEL
Research links SEL to:
Increase in:
Improved attitudes about self, others and school
Increased empathy and communication skills
Positive classroom behavior
Improved peer relations
Increased academic and testing success
