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Guidance Document Change: The 2020 Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 753 directing the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to develop guidance standards for social emotional learning (SEL) for all public students in grades Kindergarten through 12 in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Social Emotional Learning Standards were developed in collaboration with an SEL Advisory Committee, composed of educators, community leaders, agency personnel, and parents. The Virginia SEL Standards are aligned with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate and centered in equity. This intentional focus allows the Standards to explicitly teach the skills needed to be “life ready” and to create more equitable learning environments.

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5/19/21 9:17 am

Commenter: Cheryl A Fails

SEL

Supportive of emotional intelligence, or SEL guidelines from VDOE to ensure higher Social Vulnerability Index (refer to CDC). In some communities the concept of SEL may be blocked due to 'personal' opinions and not understanding the larger concept, therefore needed. However, should be embedded in school/community cultural - teaching holistically, and for the development of the prefrontal cortex. Historically was/has been part of public education for the masses goals and objectives, but perhaps somewhat lost in the legacy of No Child Left Behind.

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