STUDENT OUTCOMES & INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES

 Our SEL evidence-based curriculum 

• is aligned with the CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning) nomenclature and practices and Harvard-based SEL research,
• as well as the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills),
• using a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support) approach,
• integrates positive character traits, including courage, creativity, trustworthiness, integrity, respect, responsibility, accountability, fairness, caring, kindness, empathy, compassion, generosity, patience, gratitude, good citizenship, and compassionate leadership,
• and is paired with artistic and therapeutic partnerships.

It is aiding students and teachers in 

• increasing their well-being,
• building their strengths, values, and character,
• gaining sustainable social and emotional skills,
• regaining hope in the future, 
• and building supportive and safer communities, including through student-led projects.

  Our curriculum rooted in neuroscience, mindfulness, healing arts, positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and post-traumatic growth uses targeted activities to aid  

Students 

• Feeling supported and connected through our different platforms (virtual (live) classes, community projects, SEL App, etc.);  Actively participating and engaging; Feeling less stressed after implementing the tools/resources shared with them; Improving their relationships at home and at school (virtually or not) using some of the Non-Violent Communication tools we are teaching them; Using time-management tools effectively and feeling more motivated to get their school work done; Feeling better at managing their emotions; Experiencing increased resilience; Having a positive experience with the community arts and technology projects they will co-create; 

Teachers

• Feeling more confident in their ability to support and engage with their students in non-traditional ways; Feeling more supported with the self-care tools and the Social and emotional learning teaching toolkit we share with them; Supporting the community students project, and encouraging their students to participate.