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Competency Map

This map uses broad competency language that overlaps with common social-emotional learning and advisory frameworks. It is not an official standards alignment. Programs can adapt it to local standards, grade bands, and reporting systems.

Core competency groups used here:

  • Self-awareness
  • Self-management
  • Social awareness
  • Relationship skills
  • Responsible decision-making
  • Systems thinking
  • Digital/social information responsibility
WeekMain conceptPrimary competencySupporting competenciesEvidence artifact
1Body clues and emotions as signalsSelf-awarenessSystems thinkingBody Signal Notebook
2Brain battery and inputsSelf-managementSelf-awarenessBrain battery tracker
3Thinking brain and panic brainSelf-managementSelf-awarenessPanic-brain clues list
4Early warning signs and loggingSelf-awarenessSystems thinkingBody Signal Notebook entry set
5Thought bugsResponsible decision-makingSelf-awarenessThought Bug Debugger
6Story generator and interpretationResponsible decision-makingSelf-awarenessInput/Output Audit draft
7Worry snowballs and loop interruptionSelf-managementSelf-awarenessWorry Snowball Map
8Detective Check / signal auditResponsible decision-makingSelf-managementDetective Check
9Trust jar / trust ledgerRelationship skillsSocial awarenessTrust Jar Repair Planner
10Clear boundary rulesRelationship skillsSelf-awarenessClear Boundary Rules Script Builder
11Easy to count on / reliabilityRelationship skillsResponsible decision-makingReliability commitment log
12Group pull in groupsResponsible decision-makingSocial awarenessGroup pull reflection
13Stories change when they travelDigital/social information responsibilitySocial awarenessCheck Before You Tell Card
14Hidden reasons and long-game thinkingSystems thinkingRelationship skillsHidden-reason reflection
15Repeat problem diagnosis and root causesSystems thinkingResponsible decision-makingRepeat Problem Why Ladder
16When/Then Plan designSelf-managementResponsible decision-makingWhen/Then Plan Card
17Try-It Week observationSelf-managementSystems thinkingTry-It Week Tracker
18Look back and patch notesSelf-awarenessResponsible decision-makingLook Back and Patch Notes
Optional 1Regulation tools and choiceSelf-managementSelf-awarenessRegulation tool comparison
Optional 2Social networks and topologySystems thinkingDigital/social information responsibilityAnonymized network map

Using the Map

This table works well for:

  • parent or caregiver planning
  • school or advisory program summaries
  • low-stakes reporting on what students practiced
  • matching lessons to local SEL or life-skills language

If you need evidence guidance to go with the map, use the Assessment and Reflection Guide.