Virginia - HE K-12 curriculum—SEL (MS): Curricula

Area: 
Curricula
Policy Type: 
standard
Summary: 

State law addresses social and emotional learning.

Virginia 2015 Health Standards of Learning - Grade Eight

Advocacy and Health Promotion

k) Describe healthy ways to handle the emotional, psychological, and physical consequences of stress.

l) Design a management plan to reduce stress.

m) Justify and encourage safe, respectful, and responsible relationships.

Virginia 2015 Health Standards of Learning - Grade Six

Essential Health Concepts

p) Identify personal characteristics that can contribute to happiness for self and others (e.g., self-discipline, positive self-image, independence, acceptance of others, concern for the needs of individuals with disabilities, honesty, respect for self and others, avoidance of self-harming behaviors).

Policy Links: 
Source: 
Virginia Department of Education