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State Board of Education

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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5/5/21 1:03 pm

Commenter: Anonymous

Virginia Social Emotional Learning Standards

SEL is a very important part of learning. I support schools and families working together to strengthen children's ability to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals. This approach may help students resist risky activities, have improved relationships and avoid costly life mistakes. I do not understand what specifically the other commenters are opposed to in this guidance.

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