The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning

 From Indiana Youth Institute

Social and emotional development has been proven effective in promoting academic achievement, improving pro-social behavior, and reducing emotional distress in youth. 

What do we need to know about Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?  

Today we released our first 2022 Data Spotlight about The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning which provides insight into SEL in Indiana.  

Data Spotlight includes the following topics:  

  • What is Social-Emotional Learning? 

  • Five core social-emotional competency clusters 

  • SEL & the Indiana Employability Skill Standards 

  • Academic outcomes related to SEL 

  • Characteristics of high-quality SEL programs & policies 

  • SEL & the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic 

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