Skills for Academic and Social Success in School
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- SEL Report Card Categories
- K-3 SEL Report Card Standards
- Grades 4-6 SEL Report Card Standards
- K-6 Report Card Scale
- Pre-Kindergarten Report Card Scale
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. More than two decades of research demonstrates that education promoting social and emotional learning gets results. These findings come from multiple fields and sources, including student achievement, neuroscience, health, employment, psychology, classroom management, learning theory, economics, and the prevention of youth problem behaviors. (Collaborative for Academic Social & Emotional Learning (CASEL) 2019)
In Westborough Public Schools, across pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, all teachers are aligned horizontally and vertically with skill instruction using evidence-based curricula. We practice the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education’s guidelines of the four approaches to effective Social Emotional Learning instruction: explicit instruction; effective teaching practices; integration into academic instruction and a positive, school-wide culture supported by our leadership teams.
K-3 Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Documents
4-6 Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Documents
SEL Report Card Categories
SEL Report Card Categories
The Report Cards for grades PK through 6 include standards that are in five SEL categories.
| Self-awareness |
The ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts. Including: understands and communicates feelings & needs and is willing to take risks as a learner.
| Self-management |
The ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. Including: practices self control (verbally & nonverbally), demonstrates engagement in learning and works independently. (Grade 1-3 with stamina)
| Social awareness |
The ability to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts. Including: recognizes the feelings of others and follows expected classroom/school routines.
| Relationship skills |
The ability to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups. This includes: communicating clearly, listening actively and cooperating with others.
| Responsible decision-making |
The ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. Including: makes appropriate choices about personal behavior.
K-3 SEL Report Card Standards
K-3 SEL Report Card Standards
The kindergarten through grade 3 report cards include standards in the Social Skills and Work Habits categories that fall within particular SEI categories, as follows.
| S t a n d a r d | S E I C a t e g o r i e s |
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Social Skills |
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| Demonstrates problem-solving strategies | Responsible decision-making |
| Follows agreed upon rules | Self-management Social awareness |
| Cooperative with others | Relationship skills |
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Work Habits |
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| Seeks help appropriately | Self-awareness |
| Actively listens and participates | Self-management Relationship skills |
| Contributes to class | Social awareness |
| Completes assigned work | Self-management Responsible decision making |
| Puts forth best effort | Self-management |
Grades 4-6 SEL Report Card Standards
Grades 4-6 SEL Report Card Standards
The grades 4-6 report cards include standards in the Learner Qualities category that fall within particular SEI categories, as follows.
| S t a n d a r d | S E I C a t e g o r i e s |
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Learner Qualities |
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| Is self directed | Self-awareness Self-management |
| Organizes time and materials | Self-management |
| Actively listens and contributes | Self-management Social awareness |
| Follows directions | Responsible decision making |
| Works cooperatively in small/large groups | Social awareness Relationship skills |
| Meets class work requirements | Self-management Responsible decision making |
K-6 Report Card Scale
K-6 Report Card Scale
Students in kindergarten through grade 6 are assessed on SEL report card standards using this scale.
| C |
Consistently - Student consistently and independently demonstrates this learner quality in the classroom.
| U |
Usually - Student often or usually demonstrates this learner quality in the classroom.
| S |
Sometimes - Student sometimes demonstrates this learner quality in the classroom.
| R |
Rarely - Student requires adult support in order to demonstrate this learner quality in the classroom.
Pre-Kindergarten Report Card Scale
Pre-Kindergarten Report Card Scale
Pre-kindergarten students are assessed using this scale
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NY |
Not yet observed – Has not yet exhibited evidence |
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B |
Beginning – Requires adult support |
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D |
Developing - Demonstrates growth |
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E |
Established – Demonstrates independence and confidence |
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G |
Going beyond - Exceeds expectations of preschool |
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NT |
Not Taught - This skill has not yet been taught |
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MP |
Modified Program |
Pre-kindergarten report cards represent observed skills and it is not expected for children to reach Established level until their kindergarten transition year