The staff at KDC is hard at work on professional goals focused on Social Emotional Leaning. The goals involve teaching, reinforcing, or introducing specific skills. Washington State defines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) as the process through which people acquire the necessary social emotional skills for life success. Washington State has defined six standards and 17 benchmarks for SEL. You can learn more about the standards at the following link,
https://ospi.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/2023-08/selstandardsbenchmarksindicatorslongform_0.pdf
Standard 1: Self-Awareness—Individual can identify their emotions, personal assets, areas for growth, and potential external resources and supports.
Benchmark 1A: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of one’s own emotions and emotions' influence on behavior.
Standard 2: Self-Management—Individual can regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Benchmark 2B: Demonstrates responsible decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Standard 5: Social Management—Individual can make safe and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions.
Benchmark 5B: Demonstrates the ability to identify and take steps to resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.
