Results From an Evaluation of a Demonstration Program to Build Systemic Social and Emotional Learning in Eight Large Urban School Districts

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Abstract

This paper summarizes findings from the evaluation of an initiative aimed at building systemic support for social and emotional learning (SEL) for all students across eight urban school districts. Three districts will have implemented the initiative or three years; five districts for two years. The evaluation aims to determine whether (1) districts can successfully implement policies and practices that make SEL an essential part of education, and (2) participation in the initiative results in better outcomes for students. Preliminary implementation data suggest that districts are progressing overall and are continuing to achieve higher levels of SEL implementation each year. We will present findings for student social and emotional competence, achievement, attendance, and suspensions, as well as school climate.

Authors

• Kimberly Trumbull Kendziora, American Institutes for Research

• David M. Osher, American Institutes for Research

• Lawrence B. Friedman, American Institutes for Research

• Lisa Hoogstra, University of Chicago

• Andrew P. Swanlund, American Institutes for Research

• Paul Dean Bailey, American Institutes for Research

• Clare Halloran, University of Minnesota

• Mark Garibaldi, American Institutes for Research

• Manolya Tanyu, Learning Point Associates

• Andrea Boyle, American Institutes for Research

• Michelle Olivia, Learning Point Associates

• Matthew Raymond Burke, Learning Point Associates