What are Social-Emotional Learning Skills?

SEL are skills that support the ability to understand and manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions.

SEL Acronym

SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning. This acronym will be used throughout the toolkit. 

How do we define SEL?

The CASEL Framework helps us understand SEL by outlining 5 core competencies within broader social influences.

 

CASEL Framework of SEL

What is CASEL?

CASEL stands for Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. They are a interdisciplinary community passionate about promoting SEL.
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The CASEL Wheel Identifies 5 Core SEL Competencies

SEL skills promotes self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness.

The Concentric Circles Demonstrates How Social Contexts Contribute to SEL Skills

Communities, families, schools, and classrooms are crucial environments to practice SEL skills.

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Interactive CASEL Wheel