Strengthening Social-Emotional Learning in High Schools with Integrated Multi-Tiered Mindfulness Programming
Project Title
Strengthening Social-Emotional Learning in High Schools with Integrated Multi-Tiered Mindfulness Programming
Funding Dates
01/01/2024 – 12/31/2028
Description
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based social-emotional learning (SEL) program called Be CALM (Cool, Attentive, Logical, and Mature). The program will be delivered in multi-tiered format within Early College high schools. These high schools provide dual enrollment in college classes to students who have been traditionally underrepresented in post-secondary education. This whole-school intervention trains educators to create safe supportive environments, build responsive relationships with students, and teach SEL skills using a mindful co-regulation approach.
School counselors will coach teachers in curriculum delivery and provide additional support to those students experiencing the greatest stress and mental health needs. Program implementation will be assessed to support future scaling and an independent evaluation will determine the impact of the program on teacher wellbeing, school climate, and students’ SEL competencies and college readiness. The ultimate goal of this project is to support post-secondary educational success for students of color and those from first-generation and low-income backgrounds.
Research Areas
Principal Investigator(s)
Desiree W. Murray, PhD
Funding
US Department of Education
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