Illinois was the first state to adopt free-standing SEL standards, built into the Illinois Learning Standards. GRiT teaches all five competencies — and shows the growth in real time.
Under the Children’s Mental Health Act, the Illinois State Board of Education developed and implemented social and emotional learning standards as part of the Illinois Learning Standards — the first of their kind in the nation. Each school district must adopt a policy for incorporating social and emotional development into its educational program.
The state’s SEL standards are organized around the five widely used competencies. GRiT delivers them as a sequenced, measurable curriculum from kindergarten through college.
Not a feelings worksheet. GRiT teaches how the brain and stress response work, as tools students actually use.
GRiT Compass shows growth across five dynamics, so Illinois leaders can report impact, not just activity.
Grade-banded for K–12 through college, with a light weekly footprint that fits the school day.
Illinois adopted statewide social and emotional learning standards as part of the Illinois Learning Standards under the Children's Mental Health Act (405 ILCS 49) — the first state to do so. Each district must adopt a policy for incorporating social and emotional development.
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Yes. GRiT teaches all five competencies from kindergarten through college as a sequenced, measurable curriculum, with growth tracked in GRiT Compass.
Deliver the Illinois SEL standards with a program that’s live in under a week — and shows the growth.
→ Book a discovery callThis is a plain-language summary of the SEL provisions of 405 ILCS 49 (Children's Mental Health Act) and the Illinois Learning Standards as of 2026, provided for general information and not as legal advice. The five competencies come from the Illinois SEL standards framework. Confirm current requirements with the Illinois State Board of Education.