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K–12 Standards

Grades K, 1, 2
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Grades 6, 7, 8
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Self-AwarenessK-12.A

A1.
Demonstrate an awareness of personal emotionsA1
1. a.
  Identify basic personal emotionsA1.1.a
2. a.
  Recognize emotions as natural and importantA1.2.a
3. a.
  Identify appropriate time and place to safely process emotions, independently or with the guidance of a trusted adultA1.3.a
4. a.
  Recognize that current events can impact emotionsA1.4.a
A2.
Demonstrate awareness of personal interests and qualities, including strengths and challengesA2
1. a.
  Identify personal interests and qualitiesA2.1.a
2. a.
  Explore opportunities to develop skills and talentsA2.2.a
A3.
Demonstrate awareness of and willingness to seek help for self or othersA3
1. a.
  Identify at least one trusted adult at school and in the community and know when and how to access themA3.1.a
2. a.
  Seek help when faced with challenges or when frustrated with a task, skill or situationA3.2.a
3. a.
  Describe situations or locations that feel safeA3.3.a
A4.
Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility, confidence and advocacyA4
1. a.
  Describe the outcomes of both following and breaking rulesA4.1.a
2. a.
  Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete simple tasks and challenges independently, while expressing positive attitudes towards selfA4.2.a
3. a.
  Identify ways to respectfully advocate for basic personal needsA4.3.a

Self-ManagementK-12.B

B1.
Regulate emotions and behaviors by using thinking strategies that are consistent with brain developmentB1
1. a.
  Identify personal behaviors or reactions when experiencing basic emotionsB1.1.a
2. a.
  Describe verbal and nonverbal ways to express emotions in different settingsB1.2.a
3. a.
  Identify and begin to use strategies to regulate emotions and manage behaviorsB1.3.a
B2.
Set, monitor, adapt and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and lifeB2
1. a.
  Identify goals for classroom behavior and academic successB2.1.a
2. a.
  Identify how adults and peers can help with a goalB2.2.a
3. a.
  Describe what action steps can be taken to reach a short-term goalB2.3.a
4. a.
  Discuss obstacles that can get in the way of reaching a goal and ideas for handling those obstaclesB2.4.a
B3.
Persevere through challenges and setbacks in school and lifeB3
1. a.
  Describe a time when you kept trying in a challenging situationB3.1.a
2. a.
  Explain how practice improves performance of a skill and can help in overcoming a challenge or setbackB3.2.a

Social AwarenessK-12.C

C1.
Recognize, identify and empathize with the feelings and perspective of othersC1
1. a.
  Identify facial and body cues representing feelings in othersC1.1.a
2. a.
  Identify words and actions that may support or hurt the feelings of othersC1.2.a
3. a.
  Define empathy and identify empathetic reactions in othersC1.3.a
C2.
Demonstrate consideration for and contribute to the well-being of the school, community and worldC2
1. a.
  Identify the purpose for having school-wide expectations and classroom rulesC2.1.a
2. a.
  Identify characteristics of positive citizenship in the classroom and schoolC2.2.a
3. a.
  Perform activities that contribute to classroom, school and home, with adult involvement as neededC2.3.a
4. a.
  Identify and participate in activities to improve school or homeC2.4.a
C3.
Demonstrate an awareness and respect for human dignity, including the similarities and differences of all people, groups and culturesC3
1. a.
  Discuss how people can be the same or differentC3.1.a
2. a.
  Participate in cross-cultural activities and discuss differences, similarities and positive qualities across all cultures and groupsC3.2.a
3. a.
  Discuss the concept of, and practice, treating others the way you would want to be treatedC3.3.a
C4.
Read social cues and respond constructivelyC4
1. a.
  Recognize social cues in different settingsC4.1.a
2. a.
  Identify norms for various family and social situationsC4.2.a
3. a.
  Recognize others' personal space and boundariesC4.3.a

Relationship SkillsK-12.D

D1.
Apply positive verbal and non-verbal communication and social skills to interact effectively with others and in groupsD1
1. a.
  Identify and engage in positive communication skillsD1.1.a
2. a.
  Practice giving and receiving feedback in a respectful wayD1.2.a
3. a.
  Develop an awareness that people communicate through social and digital mediaD1.3.a
D2.
Develop and maintain positive relationshipsD2
1. a.
  Demonstrate an awareness of roles in various relationshipsD2.1.a
2. a.
  Recognize the need for inclusivenessD2.2.a
3. a.
  Recognize that people may influence each other with words or actionsD2.3.a
D3.
Demonstrate the ability to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive waysD3
1. a.
  Identify common conflicts and describe possible causesD3.1.a
2. a.
  Recognize that there are various ways to solve conflicts and utilize these techniques to practice solving problemsD3.2.a
3. a.
  Apply listening and attention skills to identify the feelings and perspectives of othersD3.3.a

Responsible Decision-MakingK-12.E

E1.
Develop, implement and model effective decision and critical thinking skillsE1
1. a.
  Identify a problem or needed decision and recognize that there may be multiple responsesE1.1.a
2. a.
  Identify strategies to solve a problemE1.2.a
E2.
Identify potential outcomes to help make constructive decisionsE2
1. a.
  Identify factors that can make it hard for a person to make the best decision in the classroomE2.1.a
2. a.
  Identify reliable sources of adult help in the immediate settingE2.2.a
3. a.
  Identify how personal choices will impact the outcome of a situationE2.3.a
E3.
Consider the ethical and civic impact of decisionsE3
1. a.
  Identify how certain actions can impact othersE3.1.a
2. a.
  Recognize safe practices and actionsE3.2.a
3. a.
  Recognize the need for group decisions that support a common goalE3.3.a
E4.
Explore and approach new situations with an open mind and curiosity while recognizing that some outcomes are not certain or comfortableE4
1. a.
  Recognize that new opportunities may have positive outcomesE4.1.a
2. a.
  Identify physical and emotional responses to unfamiliar situationsE4.2.a
3. a.
  Identify examples of transitions and how they are a necessary and appropriate part of school and lifeE4.3.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
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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