Self-Regulation & Agency

Managing impulses, setting intentions, and acting as the author of one's own life.

K–12 objective ladder

• 1 D01.S3.01.01 Use one calming strategy, such as a deep breath, counting, or finding a safe space, when upset, with a gentle reminder.
• 1 D01.S3.01.02 Wait for a turn and stop a behavior when asked, with support.
• 2 D01.S3.02.01 Name two strategies for managing strong feelings and choose one to use on their own.
• 2 D01.S3.02.02 Pause before reacting and name the choice they are about to make.
• 3 D01.S3.03.01 Set a simple personal goal and name the first step toward it.
• 3 D01.S3.03.02 Use a strategy to manage a strong feeling in a group setting without disrupting others.
• 4 D01.S3.04.01 Plan the steps to reach a goal, try the plan, and adjust when a step does not work.
• 4 D01.S3.04.02 Practice self-control by staying with a task or rule even when it is hard or tempting to quit.
• 5 D01.S3.05.01 Monitor their own behavior and feelings during a task and name what helped or hurt their focus.
• 5 D01.S3.05.02 Take responsibility for a choice and its effects on others, and name a better next step.
• 6 D01.S3.06.01 Set a short-term goal, track their progress, and reflect on what worked.
• 6 D01.S3.06.02 Use strategies to handle stress, distraction, or peer pressure while staying true to their own values.
• 7 D01.S3.07.01 Reflect on a past decision and its consequences to make a better choice next time.
• 7 D01.S3.07.02 Build and follow a personal routine, such as study, sleep, or movement, that supports their own goals.
• 8 D01.S3.08.01 Manage impulses deliberately, choosing a response rather than reacting in emotionally charged moments.
• 8 D01.S3.08.02 Explain the difference between short-term and long-term consequences and weigh them in a decision.
• 9 D01.S3.09.01 Set a longer-term goal with a realistic plan and milestones, and adjust it as needed.
• 9 D01.S3.09.02 Advocate for their own needs and boundaries respectfully while considering others.
• 10 D01.S3.10.01 Direct their own learning by choosing goals, resources, and ways to check their own progress.
• 10 D01.S3.10.02 Balance independence with knowing when and how to seek help, and act on that judgment.
• 11 D01.S3.11.01 Make decisions that align their actions with their values, even under pressure or uncertainty.
• 11 D01.S3.11.02 Take authorship of a personal project or commitment and see it through with self-direction.
• 12 D01.S3.12.01 Exercise self-directed agency by setting, planning, and acting on a meaningful life goal with autonomy and accountability.
• 12 D01.S3.12.02 Sustain self-regulation and purpose through setbacks and systemic constraints, naming what sustains them.

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