1. Social & Emotional Wellness
Meeting the Needs of Colorado’s Diverse Student Population

2. Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project
11/18/2018
Colorado’s District Sample Curriculum Project
Comprehensive Health
Unit Development

3. A VISION FOR EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES SUCCESS FOR ALL PUPILS
Social and Emotional Learning:
Supports pupil’s mastery of academic skills
Nurtures their emotional life
Teaches them skills on how to cope with stressful situations
Teaches them to get along well with others and make responsible decisions
Provides them with a strong moral compass
Promotes self-esteem and goal setting

4. Grade Level Expectation: High School
Concepts and skills students master:
Set goals, and monitor progress on attaining goals for future success
Advocate to improve or maintain positive mental and emotional health for self and others
Comprehend concepts that impact of individuals’ use or nonuse of alcohol
or other drugs
Grade Level Expectation: Seventh Grade
Concepts and skills students master:
Demonstrate effective communication skills to express feelings appropriately
Analyze the consequences of using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Grade Level Expectation: Fifth Grade
Concepts and skills students master:
Analyze internal and external factors that influence mental and emotional health
Access valid information about the effects of tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke, and prescription and over-the-counter drugs 4

5. Family Guides to the Colorado Academic Standards
In partnership with the Colorado PTA, family and community guides to the Colorado Academic Standards for grades k-12 (in English and Spanish) have been created to help families and communities across Colorado better understand the goals and outcomes of the Colorado Academic Standards. - See more at: They also provide overviews of the learning expectations for each of the ten content areas of the standards and offer examples of educational experiences that students may engage in, and that families could support, during the school year. - See more at: