Summary
Circle of Education, offered by delibrainy LLC, provides a lesson-based approach to SEL with academic integration for literacy. It includes programming for grades Pre-K-1 and demonstrates evidence of effectiveness in Pre-K. Translated materials are available in Spanish.
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)
Elementary (K-5), Pre-K
Setting
Classroom, Community, Home, Schoolwide
Language
English
Cost
Pricing available through provider
# Lessons
Unspecified
Program Design
Tier 1 (Universal)
Technology Requirements
Unspecified
Staffing Requirements
Unspecified
Professional Development
On-site, Virtual, Offsite, Train the Trainer
Outcomes
Improved Academic Performance
Reduced Emotional Distress
Improved Identity Development/ Agency
Reduced Problem Behavior
Improved School Climate
Improved School Connectedness
Improved Prosocial Behavior
Improved Teaching Practices
Improved SEL Skills and Attitudes
Advocate for reducing stigma associated with emotional and mental and behavioral health
Compare & contrast emotional, mental-behavioral illness, mental well-being and concurrent disorders
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
Decreased suicidal behavior
Improved attitude/behavior related to suicide
Increased help-seeking behavior
Improved identification of individuals at-risk for suicide
Decreased substance use
Improved attitude/behavior related to substance use
Evidence of Effectiveness
Results from a quasi-experimental evaluation conducted in the 2009-2010 school year (published in 2013) support the effectiveness of the Circle of Education curriculum for Pre-K students. The evaluation included Pre-K students enrolled in a university campus child care center in the U.S. Southwest (52% white, 17% Latino, 11% Asian/Asian American). The evaluation found that Pre-K students who participated in the program performed better on teacher-reported social cooperation, social interaction, social independence, and school readiness compared to students in the comparison group (outcomes reported approximately four to eight months after baseline while controlling for outcome pretest).
Published Studies
Refer to the provided CASEL for the most up-to-date published studies.
Ritblatt, S., Longstreth, S., Hokoda, A., Cannon, B. N., & Weston, J. (2013). Can Music Enhance School-Readiness Socioemotional Skills? Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 27(3), 257-266.