Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS®) provides a lesson-based approach to social-emotional learning (SEL). The PATHS® program’s lessons support students and teachers at the classroom level. School leaders receive access to administrator support tools. Embedded materials for parents/guardians supports SEL skill development both at home and at school. To build community engagement, a community-focused project is included in each grade level starting in grade 2.
Grade Range Covered by Program
PreK-6
Grade Range Examined in Studies Used to Establish Program Effectiveness
PreK and Grades 1-3
Targeted Behavioral Area of Effect of Prevention/Intervention
Conduct or Behavioral Problems, Emotional distress, Sexual Behavior, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills and Attitudes
Geographic Location of Participant Samples
Northeast, Southeast, and West
Population Density of Participant Samples
Urban, Suburban, Rural
Latinos in the School Populations
Yes
Latinos in the School Populations %
10% in one small, randomized control trial (RCT) published in 2007; none in a very large RCT published in 1999; none in a large RCT published in 2010
Delivery Method
School, Classroom, District-Wide
Strength of Evidentiary Support
2 Star (⭐⭐) CASEL
Additional Evaluation Outcomes
Significant evaluation outcomes in:
√ - Reduced emotional distress
√ - Reduced problem behaviors
√ - Improved school climate
√ - Improved school connectedness
√ - Improved social behaviors
√ - Improved other SEL skills and attitudes
Cost of the Program
No
Additional Languages
Spanish
Contact Information
PATHS®
Phone: (877) 717-2847877-717-2847
E-mail: Info@pathsprogram.com
support@pathsprogram.com
