Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Education
 
Board
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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5/14/21  2:01 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

SEL-Yes. By teachers- No
 

SEL should be taught only by those with the appropriate educational training and background in social, emotional, and psychological development and functioning of children and adolescents. Teachers are not adequately trained in this area and are unlikely to recognize or effectively deal with issues arising when a child experiences conflict between curriculum/family values. 

 

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