Social-Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning

As a result of the Children’s Mental Health Act of 2003, the Illinois State Board of Education adopted the Illinois Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Standards. Drafting of the 10 SEL standards, along with goals, age-appropriate benchmarks, and performance descriptors, was a collaborative effort between ISBE and the Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership with technical support from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).

OVERVIEW

At Rutland CCSD 230, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children develop awareness and management of their emotions. In order to do this, students learn to set and achieve important personal and academic goals, use social-awareness and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships, and demonstrate decision making and responsible behaviors. SEL is an integral component in helping students achieve school and life success. 

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to:

(source: ISBE)

INSTRUCTION

SEL is taught using a standards and scientifically based program called Second Step. This program is utilized as a means to support children in their social and emotional learning and development. Students work with engaging content and activities designed for every age and level of learner. Additional content and research regarding Second Step can be found here: Second Step Program Website

Quality SEL instruction in which students learn to process, integrate, and selectively apply SEL skills in developmentally, contextually and culturally appropriate ways in conjunction with a safe, caring, participatory and responsive school climate can result in positive outcomes including:

(source: ISBE)