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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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5/24/21 1:05 pm

Commenter: Carmen García, UVA

YES to SEL and changing the lives of students

Establish SEL standards in Virginia would make a real, positive impact in the lives of students of all ages. SEL helps prepare children for the “real world” and all of the difficult situations and emotions they may encounter. Additionally, students who are arriving at school from tough home situations will benefit tenfold from an SEL curriculum. Mental health education matters and this is a step in the right direction for supporting students from all backgrounds.

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