Though state standards for behavioral health have not yet been adopted past PreK, Alabama students already have multiple opportunities for social emotional development in schools. As part of the Alabama Core Teaching and Standards, teachers in Alabama are accountable for understanding the behavioral development of their students, and elementary teachers are required to ensure that instruction promotes social and emotional development.
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The building blocks are in place for Alabama to take proactive behavioral and mental health to the next level, and district leaders can set their schools up for success by incorporating curriculum that aligns the current Alabama standards to emerging state standards across the US. By becoming leaders in behavioral and mental health, districts in Alabama aren’t just ahead of the curve, but providing students with skills that will benefit them for years to come.
What do the Alabama standards require?
The Alabama state standards for PreK are divided into five developmental domains:
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Self-Concept/Emotional Development
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Social Development
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Language and Literacy Development
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Physical Development
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Cognitive Development
While these domains are defined for PreK, it’s clear that the Alabama standards support these developmental domains throughout 12th grade.
How can districts become leaders in proactive behavioral and mental health?
By implementing initiatives that support proactive behavioral and mental health for PreK-12, districts in Alabama can not only become leaders in the state but will see a greater impact on students. We’ve mapped the existing Alabama standards to the five core behavioral health standards as defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning and sequenced skill development.
A school or district-wide behavioral and mental health plan can support all students, staff, and families in your community. Additionally, a Tier 1 approach helps provide a common language around social and emotional skills so that students, staff, and families can all participate in creating a positive school culture. Contact our team and learn more about bringing proactive behavioral and mental health support to your district.
