Human Skills: The Building Blocks of Well-Being

A cost-benefit analysis of six evidence-based SEL programs found that, on average, every dollar invested returned $11 in long-term benefits, including reductions in criminal behavior, substance abuse, and other negative outcomes. This makes SEL one of the most cost-effective educational investments available.

A landmark meta-analysis of 213 school-based SEL programs involving over 270,000 K–12 students found that participating students showed significant improvements in social-emotional skills, attitudes, behavior, and academic performance. Follow-up data indicated that benefits persisted at least six months after the programs ended.

This FREE downloadable guide, "Mitigating Student Behaviors: Practical Strategies for K–12 Classrooms," is packed with real-world, ready-to-use tools to help educators respond calmly, redirect with care, and keep learning on track.

The Curriculum Review Workbook empowers district and school leaders to assess and enhance their human skills programs, which provide building blocks students need to achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and form meaningful relationships. These programs are essential to improve student outcomes in their school communities.