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Ohio K-12 Social and Emotional Learning Standards

K–12 Standards

Grades 3, 4, 5
Other Ohio Social and Emotional Learning Standards sets
Grades K, 1, 2
Grades 6, 7, 8
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Self-AwarenessK-12.A

A1.
Demonstrate an awareness of personal emotionsA1
1. b.
  Identify a range of personal emotionsA1.1.b
2. b.
  Identify that emotions are valid, even if others feel differentlyA1.2.b
3. b.
  Consider when it is necessary to process emotions in a safe place, independently or with the guidance of a trusted adultA1.3.b
4. b.
  Describe how current events trigger emotionsA1.4.b
A2.
Demonstrate awareness of personal interests and qualities, including strengths and challengesA2
1. b.
  Identify personal strengths based on interests and qualitiesA2.1.b
2. b.
  Demonstrate a skill or talent that builds on personal strengthsA2.2.b
A3.
Demonstrate awareness of and willingness to seek help for self or othersA3
1. b.
  Describe how a trusted adult can provide academic, social or emotional support or assistance for self and othersA3.1.b
2. b.
  Seek help and acknowledge constructive feedback from others that addresses challenges and builds on strengthsA3.2.b
3. b.
  Utilize strategies that support safe practices for self and othersA3.3.b
A4.
Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility, confidence and advocacyA4
1. b.
  Identify and describe how personal choices and behavior impacts self and othersA4.1.b
2. b.
  Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete a range of tasks and address challenges while expressing positive attitudes towards selfA4.2.b
3. b.
  Identify ways to respectfully advocate for academic and personal needsA4.3.b

Self-ManagementK-12.B

B1.
Regulate emotions and behaviors by using thinking strategies that are consistent with brain developmentB1
1. b.
  Demonstrate strategies to express a range of emotions within the expectations of the settingB1.1.b
2. b.
  Describe possible outcomes associated with verbal and nonverbal expression of emotions in different settingsB1.2.b
3. b.
  Apply strategies to regulate emotions and manage behaviorsB1.3.b
B2.
Set, monitor, adapt and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and lifeB2
1. b.
  Identify goals for academic success and personal growthB2.1.b
2. b.
  Identify school, family and community resources, with adult support, that may assist in achieving a goalB2.2.b
3. b.
  Plan steps needed to reach a short-term goalB2.3.b
4. b.
  Identify alternative strategies with guidance toward a specified goalB2.4.b
B3.
Persevere through challenges and setbacks in school and lifeB3
1. b.
  Identify strategies for persevering through challenges and setbacksB3.1.b
2. b.
  Identify the cause of a challenge or setback and with assistance, develop a plan of actionB3.2.b

Social AwarenessK-12.C

C1.
Recognize, identify and empathize with the feelings and perspective of othersC1
1. b.
  Identify verbal and nonverbal cues representing feelings in othersC1.1.b
2. b.
  Identify and acknowledge others' viewpoints, knowing that both sides do not have to agree but can still be respectfulC1.2.b
3. b.
  Demonstrate empathetic reactions in response to others' feelings and emotionsC1.3.b
C2.
Demonstrate consideration for and contribute to the well-being of the school, community and worldC2
1. b.
  Identify reasons for making positive contributions to the school and communityC2.1.b
2. b.
  Demonstrate citizenship in the classroom and school communityC2.2.b
3. b.
  Perform activities that contribute to classroom, school, home and broader communityC2.3.b
4. b.
  Identify areas of improvement for school or home and develop an action plan to address these areasC2.4.b
C3.
Demonstrate an awareness and respect for human dignity, including the similarities and differences of all people, groups and culturesC3
1. b.
  Discuss positive and negative opinions people may have about other people or groups, even if they aren't always trueC3.1.b
2. b.
  Participate in cross-cultural activities and acknowledge that individual and group differences may complement each otherC3.2.b
3. b.
  Define and practice civility and respect virtually and in-personC3.3.b
C4.
Read social cues and respond constructivelyC4
1. b.
  Identify others' reactions by tone of voice, body language and facial expressionsC4.1.b
2. b.
  Identify ways that norms differ among various families, cultures and social groupsC4.2.b
3. b.
  Recognize that individuals' needs for privacy and boundaries differ and respect those differencesC4.3.b

Relationship SkillsK-12.D

D1.
Apply positive verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills to interact effectively with others and in groupsD1
1. b.
  Apply active listening and effective communication skills to increase cooperation and relationshipsD1.1.b
2. b.
  Demonstrate the ability to give and receive feedback in a respectful wayD1.2.b
3. b.
  Describe the positive and negative impact of communicating through social and digital mediaD1.3.b
D2.
Develop and maintain positive relationshipsD2
1. b.
  Identify what creates a feeling of belonging in various relationshipsD2.1.b
2. b.
  Demonstrate behaviors associated with inclusiveness in a variety of relationshipsD2.2.b
3. b.
  Distinguish the helpful and harmful impact of peer pressure on self and othersD2.3.b
D3.
Demonstrate the ability to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive waysD3
1. b.
  Identify and demonstrate personal behaviors to prevent conflictD3.1.b
2. b.
  Apply conflict resolution skills to manage disagreements and maintain personal safetyD3.2.b
3. b.
  Generate ideas to reach a compromise and find resolution during conflictD3.3.b

Responsible Decision-MakingK-12.E

E1.
Develop, implement and model effective decision and critical thinking skillsE1
1. b.
  Generate possible solutions or responses to a problem or needed decision recognizing that there may be more than one perspectiveE1.1.b
2. b.
  Implement strategies to solve a problemE1.2.b
E2.
Identify potential outcomes to help make constructive decisionsE2
1. b.
  Identify factors that can make it hard to make the best decisions at home or at schoolE2.1.b
2. b.
  Identify reliable sources of adult help in various settingsE2.2.b
3. b.
  Predict possible future outcomes of personal actions in various settingsE2.3.b
E3.
Consider the ethical and civic impact of decisionsE3
1. b.
  Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of self and othersE3.1.b
2. b.
  Demonstrate safe practices to guide actionsE3.2.b
3. b.
  Consider various perspectives and sources of information when participating in group decision-makingE3.3.b
E4.
Explore and approach new situations with an open mind and curiosity while recognizing that some outcomes are not certain or comfortableE4
1. b.
  Explore new opportunities to expand one's knowledge and experiencesE4.1.b
2. b.
  Develop and practice strategies to appropriately respond in unfamiliar situationsE4.2.b
3. b.
  Practice the ability to manage transitions and adapt to changing situations and responsibilities in school and lifeE4.3.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?: 2019
Where can I read the official document?: Ohio K-12 Social and Emotional Learning Standards

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