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New Jersey K–6 social-emotional learning standards

New Jersey writes its own social-emotional learning standards. They are published as New Jersey Social and Emotional Learning Competencies, adopted 2017 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.

Framework
New Jersey Social and Emotional Learning Competencies
Adopted
2017
Source last checked
July 26, 2026
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19 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • RDM-1K-6
    Develop implement and model effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • RDM-2K-6
    Identify the consequences associated with one’s actions in order to make constructive choices
  • RDM-3K-6
    Evaluate personal, ethical, safety and civic impact of decisions
  • RS-1K-6
    Establish and maintain healthy relationships
  • RS-2K-6
    Utilize positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others
  • RS-3K-6
    Identify ways to resist inappropriate social pressure
  • RS-4K-6
    Demonstrate the ability to prevent and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways
  • RS-5K-6
    Identify who, when, where, or how to seek help for oneself or others when needed
  • SA-1K-6
    Recognize one’s feelings and thoughts
  • SA-2K-6
    Recognize the impact of one’s feelings and thoughts on one’s own behavior
  • SA-3K-6
    Recognize one’s personal traits, strengths and limitations
  • SA-4K-6
    Recognize the importance of self-confidence in handling daily tasks and challenges
  • SM-1K-6
    Understand and practice strategies for managing one’s own emotions, thoughts and behaviors
  • SM-2K-6
    Recognize the skills needed to establish and achieve personal and educational goals
  • SM-3K-6
    Identify and apply ways to persevere or overcome barriers through alternative methods to achieve one’s goals
  • SoA-1K-6
    Recognize and identify the thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others
  • SoA-2K-6
    Demonstrate and awareness of the differences among individuals, groups and others’ cultural backgrounds
  • SoA-3K-6
    Demonstrate an understanding of the need for mutual respect when viewpoints differ
  • SoA-4K-6
    Demonstrate an awareness of the expectations for social interactions in a variety of settings

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