Grade Range Covered by Program: PreK-6
Grade Range Examined in Studies Used to Establish Program Effectiveness: PreK and Grades 1-3
Brief Description of Program: Provides lesson-based approach to social-emotional learning; to build community engagement, a community-focused projects are included in each grade level starting in grade 2
Targeted Behavioral Area of Effect of Prevention/Intervention: Problem behaviors, Emotional distress, School climate, School connectedness, Social behaviors, Social-emotional skills and attitudes
Geographic Location of Participant Samples: Northeast, Southeast, and West
Population Density of Participant Samples: Urban, Suburban
Latinos in the School Populations: 3%
Delivery Method: Whole Classroom, School
Strength of Evidentiary Support:
– CASEL
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 Data: No – CASEL
Available in Spanish: Yes
Registry & Program Description:
CASEL – https://pg.casel.org/promoting-alternative-thinking-strategies-paths/
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.open-circle.org/
Contact:
Phone: 877-717-2847
E-mail: Info@pathsprogram.com
