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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5/25/21  9:22 am
Commenter: Jessica Chesson, Teacher, UVA Graduate Student

SEL is crticial for our students
 

Implementing an SEL curriculum is critical for the social and emotional well-being and health for Virginia's students. It is crucial to help students learn how to overcome obstacles and develop a growth mindset. SEL provides a foundation for safe and positive learning. 

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