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Self-awareness1

  • A

    Demonstrate an awareness of his/her emotions.1A

    1. 1

      Identifies, recognizes, and names complex emotions in the moment1A.1

    2. 2

      Recognizes the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and reactions to people1A.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes the big picture in a complex situation1A.3

  • B

    Demonstrate an awareness of their personal qualities and interests.1B

    1. 1

      Appreciates the likes, dislikes and preferences of others1B.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrates awareness of the relationship between personal qualities and interests and career and social success1B.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes the impact of personal qualities and interests in decisions made1B.3

  • C

    Demonstrate an awareness of their strengths and limitations.1C

    1. 1

      Is realistic about strengths and limitations1C.1

    2. 2

      Distinguishes between strengths, limitations, and skills1C.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates confidence based on self-assessment of strengths1C.3

  • D

    Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility and advocacy.1D

    1. 1

      Describes knowledge and skills and how to use them as a responsible citizen to improve and advocate in the community1D.1

    2. 2

      Analyzes the effect that taking responsibility or not taking responsibility can have on oneself and others1D.2

  • E

    Identify external and community resources and supports.1E

    1. 1

      Identifies social support systems1E.1

    2. 2

      Creates a network of support for life success1E.2

Self-management2

  • A

    Understand and use strategies for managing their emotions and behaviors constructively.2A

    1. 1

      Evaluates the impact of techniques used to manage stress and emotions2A.1

    2. 2

      Evaluates the environment and determines appropriate ways to express one’s emotions and thoughts2A.2

    3. 3

      Evaluates how expressing one’s emotions might affect or influence others2A.3

  • B

    Set, monitor, adapt, and evaluate their goals to achieve success in school and life.2B

    1. 1

      Demonstrates an understanding that goal setting supports lifelong success2B.1

    2. 2

      Sets, monitors, adapts, and evaluates goals to achieve success in life2B.2

    3. 3

      Analyzes the effect personal tendencies have on goal achievement (e.g., integrity, prioritizing, managing time, adequate resources)2B.3

Social Awareness3

  • A

    Demonstrate awareness and consideration of other people’s emotions, perspectives, and social cues.3A

    1. 1

      Considers the feelings of others3A.1

    2. 2

      Is intuitive of other people’s needs3A.2

    3. 3

      Is patient—even when one doesn’t feel like it3A.3

  • B

    Exhibit civic responsibility in multiple settings.3B

    1. 1

      Recognizes the role of the individual within the larger community3B.1

    2. 2

      Participates in activities that show they are an agent for positive change within the community3B.2

    3. 3

      Evaluates the impact of a school, home, or community initiative for change3B.3

  • C

    Show an understanding and appreciation for individual worth and differences.3C

    1. 1

      Identifies and addresses personal perceptions of others’ perspectives, customs, and traditions3C.1

Relationship Skills4

  • A

    Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others.4A

    1. 1

      Demonstrates strategies for collaborating with peers, adults, and others in the community to support and move group efforts forward4A.1

    2. 2

      Offers and accepts constructive criticism in order to help others and improve oneself4A.2

    3. 3

      Works to maintain an objective, nonjudgmental tone during disagreements4A.3

    4. 4

      Uses assertive communication to have needs met without negatively impacting others4A.3.4

  • B

    Develop and maintain positive relationships.4B

    1. 1

      Practices strategies for maintaining positive relationships such as:4B.1

      1. 1

        pursuing shared interests and activities,4B.1.1

      2. 2

        spending time together,4B.1.2

      3. 3

        giving and receiving help, and4B.1.3

      4. 4

        exhibiting forgiveness4B.1.4

    2. 2

      Actively participates in healthy support network of valued relationships4B.2

    3. 3

      Independently seeks out relationships that support goals and personal values.4B.3

  • C

    Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage, and/or resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways.4C

    1. 1

      Utilizes appropriate conflict resolution skills to prevent, prepare for, and manage conflict in community, college, and/or career settings4C.1

    2. 2

      Develops and utilizes mediation skills4C.2

Responsible Decision-making5

  • A

    Consider and use multiple factors in decision making, including ethical and safety factors, personal and community responsibilities, and short-term and long-term goals.5A

    1. 1

      Reflects on lessons learned from experiences5A.1

    2. 2

      Evaluates how external influences (e.g., media, peers, social and cultural norms and expectations of authority) affect one’s decision-making5A.2

  • B

    Develop, implement, and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibility with academic and social situations.5B

    1. 1

      Applies decision-making skills to foster responsible social and work relations and make healthy life-long choices5B.1

    2. 2

      Understands how decisions can impact the future and have long-term effects5B.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
HIGHEREDUCATION
Where can I read the official document?
K-12 Social and Personal Competencies Resource Guide

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