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Michigan K–6 social-emotional learning standards

Michigan writes its own social-emotional learning standards. They are published as Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood to Grade 12 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies and Indicators, adopted 2017 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.

Framework
Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood to Grade 12 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies and Indicators
Adopted
2017
Source last checked
July 24, 2026
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17 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • 1AK–6

    Demonstrate an awareness of their emotions

  • 1BK–6

    Demonstrate an awareness of their personal traits, including their strengths and interests

  • 1CK–6

    Demonstrate awareness of their external supports

  • 1DK–6

    Demonstrate a sense of personal responsibility

  • 2AK–6

    Identify and manage their emotions and behavior constructively

  • 2BK–6

    Demonstrate honesty and integrity

  • 2CK–6

    Set, monitor, adapt, and evaluate goals to achieve success in school and life

  • 3AK–6

    Demonstrate awareness of other people’s emotions and perspectives

  • 3BK–6

    Demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to positively contribute to the school and community

  • 3CK–6

    Demonstrate an awareness of different cultures and a respect for human dignity

  • 3DK–6

    Can read social cues and respond constructively

  • 4K–6

    Demonstrate an ability to prevent, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts in helpful ways

  • 4AK–6

    Use positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others

  • 4BK–6

    Develop and maintain positive relationships

  • 5AK–6

    Uses personal, ethical, safety, and cultural factors in making decisions

  • 5BK–6

    Develop, implement, and model effective decision-making skills to deal responsibly with daily academic and social situations

  • 5CK–6

    Play a developmentally appropriate role in classroom management and positive school climate

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