CASEL 5: Core Competencies

CASEL stands for the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning. CASEL offers an evidence-based framework for SEL and guides SEL best practices and resources that lead to student success. They have identified five core competencies as a foundation to providing high-quality SEL. The "CASEL 5" are as follows:

(from https://www.panoramaed.com/blog/casel-new-definition-of-sel-what-you-need-to-know)

CASEL Resources

For additional information on the CASEL framework, check out the resources listed below.

• CASEL's Updated Definition of SEL and the "CASEL 5"
• What is the CASEL Framework and (Interactive) CASEL Wheel?

Benefits of SEL Instruction

• 50% more likely to graduate high school
• Twice as likely to earn a college degree
• Improved positive attitude toward self-and others while reducing aggression and emotional distress
• Increase helping behaviors in school    

(Durlak et al., 2011 & Committee for Children)

CMS Resources

Curriculum

• K-8 Caring School Community (Collaborative Classroom)
• 9-12 7 Mindsets

Additional Resources

• Everfi - Honor Code, Mental Wellness, Character Playbook
• Making it Better - Connecting with Kids
• Restorative Practices
• RULER - Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
• Second Step
• Social and Emotional Learning Teacher Resources - update, relink
• Why Try