Social Emotional Learning
Resources
- Round Rock SEL Learning Targets
- Parent / Guardian Resources
- Staff Resources
- Virtual Calm Room
- Helpful Links -SEL
What is Social and Emotional Learning?
To succeed in school, students need to be engaged, interested, and excited to be there. They need to know how to focus their attention on their work, keep trying even when they get discouraged or face setbacks, work effectively with other students and adults, and be good communicators and problem-solvers. These skills form a foundation for young people’s success not just in school, but in their adult lives. Social and Emotional Learning is a process for helping children (and adults) develop the fundamental skills for life effectiveness. SEL teaches the skills we all need to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work, effectively and ethically.
These skills include:
- recognizing and managing our emotions
- developing caring and concern for others
- establishing positive relationships
- making responsible decisions
- handling challenging situations constructively and ethically
These are the skills that allow children to calm themselves when angry, make friends, resolve conflicts respectfully, and make ethical and safe choices.
ELEMENTARY Social and Emotional Learning Targets
SEL is an ongoing process for helping children and adults develop the fundamental skills for success. SEL teaches the skills needed to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work, both effectively and ethically.
Self – Awareness
Develop self – awareness skills to:
- Identify and understand one’s emotions
- Recognize one’s strengths and interests
- Experience a sense of self – efficacy
- Utilize a growth mindset
Self – Management
Develop self – management skills to:
- Regulate emotions and stress appropriately
- Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility
- Demonstrate an ability to set and achieve goals
Social – Awareness
Develop social – awareness skills to:
- Appreciate diversity, inclusivity, and varying perspectives
- Exhibit empathy, kindness, and compassion for others
- Read social cues and respond appropriately.
Responsible Decision – Making
Develop responsible decision – making skills to:
- Problem solve effectively and analyze how decisions affect others
- Consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.
- Maintain accountable behaviors in school, personal, and community contexts
Healthy Relationships
Develop healthy relationship skills to:
- Build, develop, and maintain healthy relationships with diverse groups
- Be able to prevent, manage, and resolve conflict in constructive ways
- Interact effectively with others, using honest and respectful communication and social skills
SECONDARY Social and Emotional Learning Targets
SEL is an ongoing process for helping children and adults develop the fundamental skills for success. SEL teaches the skills needed to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work, both effectively and ethically.
Self – Awareness
Develop self – awareness skills to:
- Identify and understand one’s emotions
- Recognize one’s strengths and interests
- Experience a sense of self – efficacy
- Utilize a growth mindset
Self – Management
Develop self – management skills to:
- Regulate emotions and stress appropriately
- Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility
- Demonstrate an ability to set and achieve goals
Social – Awareness
Develop social – awareness skills to:
- Appreciate diversity, inclusivity, and varying perspectives
- Exhibit empathy, kindness, and compassion for others
- Develop a desire to contribute positively to the broader community
Responsible Decision – Making
Develop responsible decision – making skills to:
- Problem solve effectively and analyze how decisions affect others
- Consider multiple perspectives when solving problems.
- Maintain accountable behaviors in school, personal, and community contexts
- Know when and who to ask for help when needed
Healthy Relationships
Develop healthy relationship skills to:
- Build, develop, and maintain healthy relationships with diverse groups
- Be able to prevent, manage, and resolve conflict in constructive ways
- Interact effectively with others, using honest and respectful communication and social skills
- Set boundaries that foster healthy relationships
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework
SEL is an ongoing process for helping children and adults develop the fundamental skills for success. SEL teaches the skills needed to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work, both effectively and ethically.
Social and Emotional Learning in Round Rock ISD (text version)
Climate and Culture
How do you intentionally develop a positive culture and climate in your school and your classroom for EVERY member of the learning community?
Explicit Instruction
How are you intentionally teaching the knowledge and skills of social and emotional learning?
Staff Social & Emotional Learning
How do you intentionally create SEL opportunities for staff members?
Academic Integration
How do you intentionally address SEL through other academic content and SEL skill practice?
Parent, Families, and Community
How are you intentionally teaching the knowledge and skills of social and emotional learning?
