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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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5/26/21 2:39 pm

Commenter: Jillian McGraw, Afton

support for SEL standards

I am very much in support of the proposed SEL standards and appreciate the thoughtful work that went into their development. The proposed standards are based in rigorous research and align with best practices in the field. These practices have been shown to improve students’ learning outcomes and post-schooling outcomes. By situating these standards within the larger standards framework for public schools, it will ensure all students have the opportunity to develop these valuable skills. As an educator, I am thrilled to see the attention being paid to this important field and expect it to have a positive impact on the students we serve.

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