Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

Social and Emotional Learning refers to five interrelated competency areas as identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL).

These five areas are:
• Self Awareness: to identify and label one’s own feelings

• Social Awareness: to empathize with others, show respect, and appreciate diversity

• Self-Management: to complete difficult tasks, self-motivate, ask for help when needed, and focus attention

• Relationships: to participate in a group, communicate effectively, work toward common goals, and peacefully resolve conflicts

• Responsible Decision Making: to analyze situations, make responsible decisions, and problem solve in challenging circumstances

For more information please visit:
*RIDE website: https://ride.ri.gov/students-families/health-safety/social-emotional-learning
*CASEL website: https://casel.org