Cognitive and Social-Emotional Competence is about acquiring skills and attitudes that are essential for forming an independent identity and having a productive, responsible and satisfying adulthood (e.g., self-regulation, executive functioning and character strengths).

What does Cognitive and Social-Emotional competence look like?

• Have control over own thoughts and feelings.

• Able to stay on task even with distractions.

• Can follow directions in order.

• Have a working memory while engaging in other activities.

• Have responsibility for own behavior and choices.