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Understanding the Differences: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competence Assessment and Social, Emotional, and Behavioral (SEB) Screening and Assessment

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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With an increased focus on supporting student wellness, many schools are interested in screening students for mental and behavioral health concerns. The goal of screening is to generate new and useful information so that students can be better served in interventions that prevent or mitigate mental health challenges and promote resiliency. Thoughtful selection and implementation of a screening measure is critical to meeting this goal.

This document is intended to assist school professionals in differentiating between Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Competency Assessment, Universal Social, Emotional, and Behavioral (SEB) screening, and more targeted SEB assessment. This document provides some basic information relating to screening and assessment, with a selection of additional resources linked at the end to support the comprehensive planning necessary to implement effective practices.

Understanding SEL and SEB Assessments

Published

December 3, 2021

Topic

Measurement School Safety

Category

Professional Learning & Practice

Audience

Educators & Caregivers Local Leaders

Resource Type

Knowledge/Articles

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