PATHS (Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies) Curriculum

A classroom-based social emotional learning program for elementary school students (ages 3 – 12 ) to reduce aggression and behavior problems and to increase emotional and social competencies in pre-school and elementary-age children. This curriculum is intended to be used by educators and counselors in the classroom to simultaneously target prevention of future emotional and behavioral problems (all children), as well as intervention (e.g., students with poor classroom behavior and performance). In addition to detailed scripted lessons and materials, generalization and academic integration strategies are incorporated in the program to facilitate use of skills throughout the day (e.g., in the “teachable moments”) and to promote the integration of social, emotional, and academic learning and development. Although primarily designed for use in the school setting (whole classroom or smaller groups), the program can be adapted for other locations.  

Focus Population
Children
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Conduct/Behavior, Delinquency/Criminal Behavior
Level of Intervention
Universal, Selective
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Behavioral Health Organization or Agency, Community, School
Latinos in Participant Samples
Yes - Minimal (≤15%)
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
Crime Solutions, CEBC
Strength of Evidentiary Support
2-Star (⭐⭐) Crime Solutions, 2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Disruptive Behavior Treatment (Child and Adolescent), 1-Star (⭐) CEBC - Mental Health Prevention and/or Early Intervention (Child and Adolescent)
Cost of the Program
No
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Spanish, Portuguese
Contact Information
Carol Kusche
Director
PATHS™ Training, LLC
927 10th Avenue East
Seattle WA 98102
Phone: 206.323.6688
Email: ckusche@comcast.net

Dorothy Morelli
Chief Executive Officer
PATHS® Education Worldwide
1205 Arrowhead Drive
Brentwood TN 37027-7424
Phone: 615.364.6606

PATHS Education Worldwide
Dorothy Morelli
E-mail: dorothy@selworldwide.org
dorothygm@hotmail.com
Phone: (615) 364-6606