“We are delighted to earn CASEL’s SELect Program designation, which affirms that Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive, systemic and sustainable approach to SEL that positively impacts student development, behavior and achievement,” said Dr. Becky Bailey.

ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)
June 17, 2020

Conscious Discipline, a trauma-responsive, comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) provider that combines evidence-based practices in SEL, school climate, classroom management and self-regulation, has been selected for inclusion in the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs.

CASEL has reviewed evidence-based SEL programs since 2003. Conscious Discipline meets CASEL’s SELect Program designation, the highest designation for evidence-based programs, in the CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs. This designation indicates that Conscious Discipline can play a central role in a school’s approach to promoting student social and emotional learning.

Dr. Becky Bailey, founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of Conscious Discipline, said, “We are delighted to earn CASEL’s SELect Program designation, which affirms that Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive, systemic and sustainable approach to SEL that positively impacts student development, behavior and achievement. Now more than ever, we are committed to providing adults and children with the tools needed to connect, communicate, self-regulate, problem-solve and succeed in school and in life.”

CASEL was founded in 1994 to establish SEL as an essential component of preschool through high school education. Over two decades later, CASEL continues to facilitate and promote the implementation of “systemic, high-quality, integrated social, emotional and academic learning.” CASEL drives research, guides practice, informs policy and produces resources to advance and implement SEL best practices.

The CASEL Guide to Effective Social and Emotional Learning Programs identifies well-designed, evidence-based SEL programs. These programs have potential for “broad dissemination to schools across the United States.” Qualifying programs must be well-designed, classroom-based programs to be implemented with students within a grade range that spans from pre-K through 12th. They must utilize comprehensive approaches for systematically promoting students’ development across five SEL competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making and relationship skills), have the capacity to provide high-quality training and ongoing support to ensure sound implementation, and have at least one evaluation demonstrating a statistically significant positive impact on student behavioral outcomes and/or academic performance.

Findings from 213 studies indicate that SEL programming improves academic achievement and positive social behavior while reducing emotional distress and conduct problems. Since 2003, CASEL has developed a better understanding of factors that make SEL programs more impactful, what it takes to achieve effective implementation and which program approaches are the most successful.

CASEL states, “If your district or school is just beginning to explore SEL, the Guide will help in your planning and selection of strong, evidence-based programs that serve your students’ needs. If you are seeking to deepen SEL practice you have already begun, the Guide will help you reflect on and augment your efforts.”

To learn more about Conscious Discipline, visit http://www.consciousdiscipline.com.

About Conscious Discipline

Conscious Discipline provides a comprehensive, trauma-informed social emotional program that is based on current brain research, child development information and developmentally appropriate practices. All aspects of Conscious Discipline focus on creating a safe, connected environment for children to learn and practice the skills needed for healthy social, emotional and academic development. Conscious Discipline methodology has been recognized by SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), and it was named a national model for character education by the Florida State Legislature. Research shows that Conscious Discipline decreases aggression, impulsivity and hyperactivity while creating a positive environment in the school or home. In schools, Conscious Discipline has been shown to decrease discipline referrals while increasing teaching time and academic achievement.

Learn more at http://www.consciousdiscipline.com.

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