K-3 SEL Standards (Connecticut)
The Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Habits framework
The Social, Emotional, and Intellectual Habits Framework is a set of state standards for SEL and college and career readiness developed by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CDSE). It focuses on the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to succeed in college, careers, and civic life.
Breakdown by Domain
Domain Key
Cognitive
Emotion
Social
Values
Perspectives
Identity
- Cognitive 32%
- Emotion 21%
- Social 28%
- Values 10%
- Perspectives 4%
- Identity 6%
Key Features
Context & Culture
- Acknowledges that children grow and develop at different rates
- Emphasizes that social and emotional development is influenced by a child’s culture or origin and encourages a culturally competent approach to SEL
- Encourages schools to partner with parents and caregivers to support SEL beyond the school day
Developmental Perspective
- Provides a learning progression with developmentally appropriate expectations and behavioral indicators for each grade K-3
Associated Outcomes
- Notes that social and emotional skills support a general set of abilities that help students succeed in school and life (e.g., social interactions, attention, goal-setting, etc.)
Available Resources
Support Materials
- Guidelines/best practices for various stakeholders (government, school districts, school leaders, teachers, families, teacher training programs) seeking to integrate SEL into their learning community
Programs & Strategies
- No programs or strategies provided
Measurement Tools
- No information or tools provided
Key Publications
- CSDE. (2018). Components of social, emotional, and intellectual habits: Kindergarten through grade 3. Retrieved from: http://ctcorestandards.org/?page_id=9591
- CDSE. (2018). Position statement on social, emotional, and intellectual habits for all students K-3. Retrieved from; http://ctcorestandards.org/?page_id=9591