Self-Awareness: Knowing what we are feeling in the moment: having a realistic assessment of our own abilities and a well-grounded sense of self-confidenceSLFA

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    Identify one’s emotionsSLFA.1

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    Maintain an accurate and positive self-conceptSLFA.2

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    Recognize individual strengthsSLFA.3

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     Experience a sense of self-efficacySLFA.4

Self-Management: Handling our emotions so they facilitate rather than interfere with the task at hand: being conscientious and delaying gratification to pursue goals: persevering in the face of setbacks and frustrations. SM

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    Regulate emotionsSM.1

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    Manage stressSM.2

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    Monitor and achieve behaviors related to school and life success.SM.3

Social Awareness: Understanding what others are feeling: being able to take their perspective; appreciating and interacting positively with diverse groups. SOCA

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    Exhibit empathySOCA.1

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    Appreciate diversitySOCA.2

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    Understand social and ethical norms for behaviorSOCA.3

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    Recognize family, school, and community supportsSOCA.4

Relational Skills: handling emotions in relationships effectively: establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships based on solutions to conflict, and seeking help when needed.RS

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    Build and maintain relationships with diverse groups and individualsRS.1

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    Communicate clearly to express needs and resolve conflictRS.2

Responsible Decision Making: avoiding risky behaviors, dealing honestly and fairly with others; an ability to make decisions and solve problems on the basis of accurately defining decisions to be made and anticipating the consequences of each—learning from one’s decision making.RDM

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    Problem solve effectivelyRDM.1

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    Maintain accountable behaviors in school, personal, and community contextsRDM.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 12, Grade 11, Grade 10, and PRE-K

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