NC Social and Emotional Learning

Welcome to the North Carolina Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Webpage

Vision for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in North Carolina Public Schools

North Carolina PK-12 public schools are

safe, productive, restorative, and enjoyable learning communities where each student, staff, and family member experiences mutual respect and a sense of belonging.

In partnership with families and communities,

our schools provide equitable academic, social, emotional, and behavioral learning through positive relationships and modeling by compassionate adults.

Immersed in a supportive system,

our staff value their own social and emotional learning as a form of self-care, care for colleagues, and care for students. The same supportive system produces resilient students who graduate empowered to solve problems, communicate effectively, empathize with others, and pursue goals for further education, employment, and contribution to their communities.

NC Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Implementation Team

The NC Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Implementation Team works to support statewide implementation of social and emotional learning in all North Carolina Public Schools.

Aligning The Work

Operation Polaris 2.0

The vision and work of the NC Social and Emotional Learning Implementation Team closely support the work of Operation Polaris and its seven priorities. The development of both adult and student social and emotional competencies is critical as it supports the development of children and adolescents into high functioning adults. Learn more about Superintendent Truitt’s vision for public education.

North Carolina State Board of Education (SBOE) Strategic Plan

The vision and work of the NC Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Implementation Team are closely aligned with the NC State Board of Education (SBOE) Strategic Plan.