Full Circle’s Approach to Youth Development

All of Full Circle of Lake County’s Youth Programs are rooted in the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework of 5 Core SEL Competencies developed by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).

 
 
 
  • The abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts.

  • The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.

  • The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.

  • The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals and groups.

  • The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.

Our Programs

Every program seeks to develop youth SEL competence through prosocial activities, curriculum-based content, and leadership opportunities.

Full Circle offers program groups for High School age youth, Middle School age youth, and 4th & 5th graders. Click on the buttons to the right to learn more about each age group’s programming.

THANK YOU

to our Youth Development Program sponsors!

and to all of our individual donors!