Key Features of High-Quality Standards for SEL

American Institutes for Research and CASEL's guidance for State Education Agencies on developing SEL policies and guidelines, with examples from other states.

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Nashville K-12 SEL Standards (I Can Statements)

Nashville's "I Can" statements differentiated for each grade K-12, and categorized by the 5 core SEL competencies.

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New Jersey SEL Competencies and Subcompetencies

The State of New Jersey has adopted CASEL's 5 core SEL competencies, and articulates sub-competencies for each in this poster.

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Oakland PK-Adult SEL Standards

Oakland's SEL standards, which have been enhanced to prioritize equity and respect for diversity.

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Naperville K-12 SEL Standards Rubric

Naperville's rubric descriptors for their SEL standards, articulating beginning, approaching, secure, and exemplary demonstration of each standard.

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Washoe County SEL Standards

SEL standards and indicators from Washoe County.

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Illinois SEL Standards and Tools

The State of Illinois's webpage with SEL standards by grade band and related resources.

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Mapping SEL to Common Core

Four clear ways that SEL standards complement Common Core standards.

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What Does Evidence-Based Instruction in Social and Emotional Learning Actually Look Like in Practice?

This brief answers the question: What do school staff actually do in the classroom and school to help students achieve the goals laid out in SEL standards? Describes 4 approaches that together form a comprehensive plan.

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The Economic Value of Social and Emotional Learning

A benefit-cost analysis of investments in SEL showing that high-quality, research-validated social and emotional learning programs bring a return of $11 for every $1 invested.

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