Grade Range Covered by Program: K-8
Grade Range Examined in Studies Used to Establish Program Effectiveness: preK, 5 & 6
Targeted Behavioral Area of Effect of Prevention/Intervention: Academic performance, Problem behaviors, School climate, Social behaviors, Teaching practices
Geographic Location of Participant Samples: Northeast
Population Density of Participant Samples: Urban
Latinos in the School Populations: 24% in two quasi-experimental studies with moderate to large samples; No information on a randomized control trial in various private schools with a large sample
Delivery Method: School
Strength of Evidentiary Support:
CASEL – 
Significant evaluation outcomes in:
√ – Improved academic performance
√ – Reduced problem behaviors
√ – Improved school climate
√ – Improved social behaviors
√ – Improved teaching practices
Cost Data: On website
Available in Spanish: Yes – for high school curricular content only
Registry & Program Description:
CASEL – https://pg.casel.org/ruler-approach/
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.rulerapproach.org/training/seedlings-institute-for-education-leaders/
NOTES: Includes activities that focus on individual, cultural, social, and contextual differences in the experience and expression of emotions.
