Self-awareness1

  • A

    Demonstrate an awareness of his/her emotions.1A

    1. 1

      Identifies personal emotions as valid, regardless of how others expect them to feel1A.1

    2. 2

      Describes the external event or thought that elicited an emotion1A.2

    3. 3

      Recognizes how positive and negative expressions of emotions affect others1A.3

    4. 4

      Acknowledges an emotion and determines the appropriate time and place to safely process it1A.4

    5. 5

      Understands the effect of self-talk on emotions1A.5

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Accepts likes, dislikes, and personal preferences of others1B.1

    2. 2

      Uses personal qualities and interests to make decisions regarding postsecondary goals1B.2

    3. 3

      Utilizes interests in planning and decision making1B.3

    4. 4

      Recognizes the importance of personal qualities and interests in decision-making1B.4

  • C

    Demonstrate an awareness of their strengths and limitations.1C

    1. 1

      Is realistic about strengths and limitations related to postsecondary goals1C.1

    2. 2

      Identifies the skills and credentials required to enter a particular profession and to begin to prepare accordingly1C.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates confidence based on an accurate self-assessment of strengths1C.3

  • D

    Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility and advocacy.1D

    1. 1

      Analyzes the effect that taking responsibility or not taking responsibility can have on oneself and others1D.1

    2. 2

      Describes how taking personal responsibility is linked to being accountable for behavior1D.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates an ability to take responsibility for one's choices1D.3

    4. 4

      Analyzes the level of control one has over situations in life1D.4

    5. 5

      Identifies and describes knowledge and skills one can use as a responsible citizen to improve and advocate in the community1D.5

  • E

    Identify external and community resources and supports.1E

    1. 1

      Identifies school support personnel and adult role models and knows when and how to use them1E.1

    2. 2

      Identifies organizations in the community that provide opportunities to develop their interests or talents1E.2

    3. 3

      Assembles/creates constructive support systems that contribute to school and life success1E.3

Self-management2

  • A

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

    1. 1

      Demonstrates the ability to reframe difficult situations into opportunities that promote resilience and optimism2A.1

    2. 2

      Evaluates how thoughts and emotions affect decision making and responsible behavior2A.2

    3. 3

      Understands the effect of self-monitoring (self-talk) strategies on emotions and actions/behaviors2A.3

    4. 4

      Recognizes and evaluates how expressing one’s emotions might affect or influence others2A.4

    5. 5

      Identifies and practices strategies for coping with and overcoming feelings of rejection, social isolation, and other forms of stress2A.5

  • B

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

    1. 1

      Identifies academic goals and self-monitoring strategies2B.1

    2. 2

      Sets a postsecondary goal with action steps, timeframes, and criteria for evaluating achievement2B.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrates an understanding that goal setting supports life-long success2B.3

    4. 4

      Sets, monitors, adapts, and evaluates goals to achieve success in school and life2B.4

    5. 5

      Identifies outside resources that can help in achieving one’s goal2B.5

    6. 6

      Incorporates personal management skills (i.e., time management, organization skills) on a daily basis2B.6

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

      Identifies verbal, environmental, or situational cues that demonstrate how others feel3A.2

    3. 3

      Values and learns from the perspectives of others3A.3

    4. 4

      Analyzes the factors that impact perceived appropriateness of an emotional response related to the setting or situation (e.g., a job interview vs. casual lunch with friends)3A.4

  • B

    Exhibit civic responsibility in multiple settings.3B

    1. 1

      Works cooperatively with others to implement a strategy to address a need in the broader community3B.1

    2. 2

      Participates in activities that show they are agents for positive change within their 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

      Demonstrates respect for individuals3C.1

    2. 2

      Participates in cultural activities and reflect on his/her experience3C.2

    3. 3

      Reflects on strategies to oppose stereotyping and prejudice of others3C.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrates respect to traditions and/or practices 3C.4

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 feedback in order to help others and improve self4A.2

    3. 3

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

    4. 4

      Uses assertive communication to have needs met without negatively impacting others4A.4

    5. 5

      Empowers, encourages, and affirms themselves and others through their interactions4A.5

    6. 6

      Practices strategies to use appropriately and constructively in social and other media4A.6

  • 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

        practicing forgiveness4B.1.4

    2. 2

      Defines social media and social networking and describes its impact on one’s life, reputation, and relationships4B.2

    3. 3

      Actively participates in a healthy support network of valued relationships4B.3

    4. 4

       Independently seeks out mentors who support personal development and4B.4

    5. 5

      future goals4B.5

    6. 6

      Develops understanding of relationships within the context of networking for college and career interests4B.6

  • C

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

    1. 1

      Uses listening and speaking skills that help in preventing and resolving conflicts4C.1

    2. 2

      Uses skills and strategies needed to manage intimidation, avoid and escape violence, and maintain personal safety4C.2

    3. 3

      Accesses conflict resolution and problem-solving resources (e.g., security, trusted adults, peer mediators, counselors) when available to facilitate resolution of conflict situations4C.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrates an ability to co-exist in civility in the face of unresolved conflict4C.4

    5. 5

      Evaluates and reflects on one’s role in a conflict and utilizes this information to improve behavior in future conflicts4C.5

    6. 6

      Develops understanding of relationships within the context of networking for college and career interests4C.6

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

      Demonstrates the ability to consider personal factors during the decision-making process5A.1

    2. 2

      Reflects on lessons learned from experiences5A.2

    3. 3

      Evaluates how external influences (e.g., media, peers, social and cultural norms and expectations of authority) affect one’s decision making5A.3

  • 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

      Considers ethical, safety, and societal factors and consequences when making decisions5B.2

    3. 3

      Understands how decision made now can impact long- and short-term goals5B.3

    4. 4

      Considers feedback from others on decision-making process and incorporates if applicable5B.4

    5. 5

      Evaluates decisions and processes and modifies if necessary5B.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
K-12 Social and Personal Competencies Resource Guide

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