Summary
Student Success Skills provides a lesson-based approach to SEL. It includes programming for grades K-12 and demonstrates evidence of effectiveness in grades 4-5 and 7-10. Translated materials for Student Success Skills are available in Spanish and French.
Strategies supporting educational equity (CASEL)
Not available at this time.
Implementation
Below are key implementation details for this program. These specifications help determine if the program is a good fit for your school or organization.
Grade(s)
Pre-K, Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Setting
Classroom, Home
Language
English, Additional Languages
Cost
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# Lessons
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Program Design
Tier 1 (Universal)
Technology Requirements
None Required
Staffing Requirements
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Outcomes
Advocate for reducing stigma associated with emotional and mental and behavioral health
Compare & contrast emotional, mental-behavioral illness, mental well-being and concurrent disorders
Decreased suicidal behavior
Describe how self-harm or suicide impacts other people
Describe laws related to minors accessing mental health care
Explain how to help someone who is thinking about attempting suicide
Identify school and community resources that can help a person with emotional, mental and behavioral health concerns
Improved Academic Performance
Improved attitude/behavior related to suicide
Improved identification of individuals at-risk for suicide
Improved Identity Development/ Agency
Improved Prosocial Behavior
Improved School Climate
Improved School Connectedness
Improved SEL Skills and Attitudes
Improved Teaching Practices
Increased help-seeking behavior
Reduced Emotional Distress
Reduced Problem Behavior
Evidence of Effectiveness
3 QEs, 2 RCTS; see CASEL website for summary: https://pg.casel.org/student-success-skills/
Academic
Strong
Problem Behaviors
Promising
Strong Relationships
Promising
Emotional Wellbeing
Promising
Published Studies
Lemberger, M. E. Selig, J. P., Bowers, H., & Rogers, J. E. (2015). Effects of the Student Success Skills program on executive functioning skills, feelings of connectedness, and academic achievement in a predominantly Hispanic, low-income middle school district. Journal of Counseling & Development, 93(1), 25–37.
Lemberger, M. E., Carbonneau, K. J., Selig, J. P., & Bowers, H. (2018). The Role of Social–Emotional Mediators on Middle School Students’ Academic Growth as Fostered by an Evidence‐Based Intervention. Journal of Counseling & Development, 96(1), 27-40.
Webb, L., Brigman, G., Carey, J., Villares, E., Harrington, K., Wells, C., Sayer, A., & Chance, E. (2019). Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Student Success Skills Program on Grade 5 Students’ Academic and Behavioral Outcomes. Journal of Counseling & Development, 97(4), 398-408.
León, A., Villares, E., Brigman, G., Webb, L., & Peluso, P. (2011). Closing the Achievement Gap of Latina/Latino Students: A School Counseling Response. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 2(1), 73-86.
Renda, M. R., & Villares, E. (2015). The Effect of a Student Achievement Curriculum on Grade 9 Completion Rate and Student Engagement. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 6(2), 113-125.
Urbina, I. (2011). The effects of student participation in the cultural Spanish translation of the Student Success Skills program on high school student achievement. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest. (3496460)