Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is broadly understood as a process through which individuals build awareness and skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making responsible decisions that support success in school and in life. When we think of educating the whole child, their social and emotional development must be considered as a part of overall instruction.

SEL Standards Adopted

As of 1-1-2020 SEL Standards have been adopted.

SEL Implementation Resources

• SEL Standards, Benchmarks & Indicators- This document is to provide a scaffolded framework identifying observable developmental standards/benchmarks/Indicators.
• SEL Standards, Benchmarks One-Pager
• SEL Online Training Module- This module is designed to be part of OSPI's professional learning constellation of topics and can be used by Education Service Districts and LEA's for administering clock hours. 
• SEL Implementation Guide- This Guide aligns with other SEL resources in Washington State such as the Washington SEL Standards/Benchmarks/Indicators, SEL Briefs, and the SEL Module, which are all part of Washington State’s SEL Resource Package.
  • Spanish - Implementation guide 

Washington SEL Capacity Building Training Series

SEL Advisory Committee Members and Meetings

• Upcoming SEL Advisory Meeting
• SEL Advisory Committee Members
• SEL Advisory Committee Schedule
• Letter from SEL Advisory Committee

January 14, 2020 Committee Meeting

• Meeting Agenda
• Meeting Notes
• Meeting PowerPoint

February 18, 2020 Committee Meeting

• Meeting Agenda
• Meeting Notes
• Meeting PowerPoint

March 17, 2020 Committee Meeting

• Meeting Agenda
• Meeting Notes
• Meeting PowerPoint

May 19, 2020 Committee Meeting

• Meeting Agenda
• Meeting Notes
• Meeting PowerPoint
  • Request a copy by contacting Cindi Wiek at  Cindi.wiek@k12.wa.us

July 8, 2020 Committee Meeting

• Meeting Agenda 
• Meeting Notes
• Meeting PowerPoint 
  • Request a copy by contacting Cindi Wiek at  Cindi.wiek@k12.wa.us

August 18, 2020 Committee Meeting

• Meeting Agenda 
• Meeting Notes 
• Meeting PowerPoint 
  • Request a copy by contacting Cindi Wiek at  Cindi.wiek@k12.wa.us

SEL Legislative Reports

• 2017- ESSB 5883, Sec. 501 (31) (2017) - OSPI to convene a workgroup to build on the previous work of 2015 by completing standards/benchmarks/indicators.
• 2016- ESSB 6052 Sec 501 [34] - OSPI to convene a workgroup to recommend comprehensive SEL benchmarks

SEL Legislation

• 2019 - 2SB 5082 - OSPI to promote and expand SEL Implementation

• 2020 - HB 2816 - Positive Social & Emotional School and Classroom Climates -- Model Policy and Procedure

• 2020 - SB 5395 - Sexual Health Education

SEL Research-Supporting Work

1. WA Landscape Scan- Scan of social and emotional learning (SEL) activities across Washington state.
2. National Scan- Scan of social and emotional learning (SEL) national activities
3. WA Survey Results (2019)- WA state stakeholder social and emotional learning survey with families, students, educators, and community partners. 
4. Annotated bibliographies- Evidence basis for the development of social and emotional learning (SEL) indicators.
5. Indicators Reference List- Reference list for the development of social and emotional learning (SEL) indicators.