SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:

• develop healthy identities,
  
• manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals,
  
• feel and show empathy for others,
  
• establish and maintain supportive relationships, and
  
• make responsible and caring decisions.
  

• Academics: Students who were engaged in SEL programs saw an increase in academic achievement.
• Mental Health: Students who were engaged in SEL programs experienced fewer behavioral problems and decreased emotional distress.
  
• Skills Development: Students who were engaged in SEL programs saw improvement in social and emotional skills.
  
• Climate: SEL improved students’ perceptions of school climate, safety, and sense of belonging.