Question 1

What is SEL?

Accepted Answer

SEL stands for Social-Emotional Learning.
 
Social-emotional learning 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.

Question 2

What are the benefits of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?

Accepted Answer

There are so many! Research demonstrates that students who receive support for social and emotional learning in schools do better academically, socially and behaviorally. Social-emotional learning also has been shown to positively impact economic mobility and mental health outcomes. Developing these skills in our students is an important part of meeting the needs of the whole child.

Question 3

Can Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) help with Academics?

Accepted Answer

There are so many! Research demonstrates that students who receive support for social and emotional learning in schools do better academically, socially and behaviorally. Social-emotional learning also has been shown to positively impact economic mobility and mental health outcomes. Developing these skills in our students is an important part of meeting the needs of the whole child.

Question 4

Is SEL taught in K-12 public schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes! More states then ever are recognizing the importance of SEL. Many states have developed SEL standards including Ohio!
 
Ohio's K-12 Social and Emotional Learning Standards are provided by grade bands (kindergarten-grade 3, grades 3-5, middle grades and high school) and provide a continuum of development across five competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision-Making. The social and emotional learning standards are for all students, kindergarten through grade 12, with the understanding that each child develops at his or her own pace and may excel in one set of skills while struggling in another
 
Click here for Ohio's K-12 SEL Standards
http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Social-and-Emotional-Learning/Social-and-Emotional-Learning-Standards/K-12-SEL-Standards-Full-Final.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US

Question 5

Where can I find out more information about Social- Emotional Learning?

Accepted Answer

https://casel.org

Social-Emotional Learning Q & A

What is SEL?

What are the benefits of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?

Can Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) help with Academics?

Is SEL taught in K-12 public schools?

Where can I find out more information about Social- Emotional Learning?