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Social Emotional Learning

Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards

Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children develop awareness and management of their emotions, set and achieve important
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personal and academic goals, use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships, and demonstrate decision-making and responsible behaviors to achieve school and life success.

These standards have been developed in accordance with 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."
 

Illinois Social Emotional Learning Goals:

  • 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.