Transforming a Generation of Women, one girl at a time.
What is A Woman’s Standard?
A Woman’s Standard (AWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization that utilizes Social Emotional Learning to shape the next generation of leaders by investing in girls’ emotional growth and development.
Since 2011, AWS has stood as a call to women everywhere to raise the bar not only for themselves, but for one another. Our team has implemented our programs and curriculum for adolescent girls across traditional and alternative education settings in multiple states.
Professional Development
In our professional development series focused on social-emotional learning, educators and leaders gain practical steps, strategies, tips, and tools to effectively handle these challenges within their classroom management and school culture.
A Woman’s Standard Services
Youth Development
In our youth development series, A Woman’s Standard delivers social-emotional learning enrichment services aimed at nurturing our girls to become self-sufficient, emotionally mature, and holistically well-rounded young women.
Crownhood Academy
Crownhood Academy (CHA) is a national girls' leadership program based in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to harnessing the power and potential of teenage girls. Through our SEL initiative, we equip young women with the tools to become catalysts for change in their homes, schools, and communities.
What is Social Emotional Learning?
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which youth and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

