CASEL SEL Domains & Competencies Alignment
How Rise Character systematically maps daily morning values prompts, dilemma discussion cards, and restorative reflection tools across the 5 CASEL Social-Emotional Learning competencies.
Pedagogical Philosophy
Rise Character bridges moral virtue education and modern evidence-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). By cross-walking universal virtues with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) 5-Core Competencies, schools satisfy rigorous international accreditation requirements while instilling genuine ethical character.
Core Principles & Structural Pillars
Evidence-Based Framework
Built on CASEL’s internationally recognized framework proven to raise standardized academic percentiles by 11 points.
Seamless Cross-Mapping
Every Rise Character theme and daily prompt explicitly tags its corresponding CASEL domain for simple curriculum reporting.
Cognitive & Emotional Synergy
Combines emotional regulation techniques (breathing, naming feelings) with moral duty and ethical decision-making.
Accreditation Compliance
Equips IB World Schools, COBIS, and CIS accredited institutions with structured evidence portfolios.
The 5 CASEL Competencies in Rise Character
Detailed mapping of each CASEL domain to Rise Character themes, student habits, and observable classroom indicators.
1. Self-Awareness (Conștiința de Sine)
The ability to accurately recognize one’s emotions, thoughts, and values, and how they influence behavior. Cultivates realistic self-efficacy and moral self-identity.
- Identifying and articulating complex emotional states accurately
- Recognizing personal behavioral triggers during peer disagreements
- Understanding how personal values guide moral choices
- Cultivating authentic self-confidence grounded in effort and integrity
2. Self-Management (Autogestionarea)
The ability to regulate emotions, manage stress, control impulses, and set and achieve personal and academic goals with perseverance.
- Deploying pause-and-breathe strategies before reacting in anger
- Organizing daily homework routines and meeting deadlines autonomously
- Demonstrating delayed gratification in games and group activities
- Maintaining composure and focus during testing or academic stress
3. Social Awareness (Conștiința Socială)
The capacity to understand and empathize with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts, recognizing institutional resources and family support.
- Demonstrating empathy toward peers experiencing sadness, grief, or exclusion
- Appreciating the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of international classmates
- Recognizing unfair stereotyping, prejudice, and bullying behaviors
- Expressing gratitude toward school support, kitchen, and bus personnel
4. Relationship Skills (Abilități de Relaționare)
Establishing and maintaining healthy, supportive relationships across diverse individuals through clear communication, active listening, cooperation, and constructive conflict resolution.
- Practicing active, non-judgmental listening during collaborative discussions
- Communicating disagreement assertively, respectfully, and without insults
- Engaging in restorative peer mediation rather than escalating to administrators
- Resisting negative peer pressure and standing up as an active upstander
5. Responsible Decision-Making (Luarea Responsabilă a Deciziilor)
Making caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations, evaluating ethical standards, safety, and societal consequences.
- Anticipating the short- and long-term consequences of actions before acting
- Evaluating situations through the triple test: Is it honest? Is it kind? Is it fair?
- Practicing ethical digital citizenship across social media and gaming platforms
- Demonstrating moral courage when popular opinion conflicts with human dignity