Question 1

Is Positive Action available in other languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Spanish versions are available for most grade levels.

Question 2

Does Positive Action ship internationally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Positive Action ships to most countries. For international shipping estimates, please contact us.

Question 3

Where is Positive Action used?

Accepted Answer

Positive Action is implemented in a wide variety of settings, including schools, community-based organizations, and health and prevention programs such as juvenile justice and behavioral health. It is also used in early childhood centers, family programs, and rural or tribal communities. This flexibility allows schools and organizations to integrate Positive Action where it fits best to support their goals.

Question 4

What makes Positive Action different?

Accepted Answer

Positive Action has a theory that outlines the program's structure and framework. It is depicted through the Thoughts-Actions-Feelings Circle and is consistent throughout the program and serves as the foundation from which all positive actions stem. It is a comprehensive program with component materials for all roles in a school community.

Question 5

How long is each lesson and how often do we teach?

Accepted Answer

Most lessons take 15-25 minutes. The program is designed to be taught near-daily throughout a 36-week school year. The elementary and high school curricula are taught 3-4 times a week, and middle school is taught 2-3 times a week. For best results, keep the unit sequence intact; however, lessons may be taught out of sequence to target a specific behavior and revisited when they come up again. Adjust pacing to fit your schedule.

Question 6

The lessons are 15 minutes a day? What if I don’t have that kind of time?

Accepted Answer

Positive Action will save you time. You do not have to teach Positive Action every day to see lasting effects. Problem behaviors will start to decline as students embrace Positive Action concepts and begin to cooperate in the classroom. When behavior improves, Teachers spend less time dealing with problem behaviors and thus have more time to spend teaching.

Question 7

Who should attend training?

Accepted Answer

We recommend training for all staff who will deliver or support program implementation, including classroom teachers, facilitators, site leads, counselors, and administrators. Broader participation can help strengthen consistency and program impact across the school or organization.

Question 8

How much training will staff need?

Accepted Answer

Training is optional but strongly recommended. Pasela license-holders have access to self-paced orientation training from their dashboard. Most staff complete the orientation in a couple of hours, with an optional certification process. Live webinar and in-person training are also offered. See our training services for more details on training options and costs.

Question 9

What type of support is provided throughout the school year?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing support is available with a Program Consultant via calls, email, and webinars. Additional training can be purchased and scheduled for either in-person or virtual sessions. Sites can also share recorded lesson clips for feedback and coaching.

Question 10

Can Positive Action integrate with PBIS/MTSS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Positive Action integrates seamlessly with PBIS and MTSS. At Tier 1, it’s embedded into daily classroom instruction to build a shared language and consistent expectations. At Tiers 2 and 3, the program can be layered with targeted or individualized interventions. Schools often integrate Positive Action with their existing systems to strengthen alignment, streamline practices, and build a unified schoolwide culture.

Question 11

How soon will we see results?

Accepted Answer

Many schools notice classroom culture shifts within weeks, while broader schoolwide indicators typically improve over a semester or full school year. Results may vary based on dosage, fidelity, and implementation context.

Question 12

What is Pasela?

Accepted Answer

Pasela is the web-based platform for delivering the Positive Action program. A Pasela license provides access to one or more grade-level products, each complete with lesson plans, student and instructor materials, and implementation tools and resources. The platform also includes self-paced training with optional certification to support program and product-specific implementation.

Question 13

My students are really difficult to teach. Are you sure it will work for them?

Accepted Answer

We have heard this question for a long time. The short answer is yes, it will work for your students. The research indicates that even a small amount of Positive Action instruction can have lasting effects. There is additional information regarding implementation and effectiveness in the Planning and Research sections.

Question 14

Can students access materials online?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Pasela does not offer student-facing access. Instructors can download the lesson digital resources to share them through your site's preferred method.

Question 15

How can families and communities engage with Positive Action?

Accepted Answer

Families and community members have free access to Family Lessons in Pasela, which align with and reinforce concepts taught in the classroom. These lessons can be used at home to strengthen student learning and support positive behaviors. Sites can also extend engagement through take-home activities, lesson recaps, themes, and strategies. In addition, schools can increase community involvement through activities such as family nights, newsletters, assemblies, shared posters and language, and partnerships with community organizations that deliver age-appropriate lessons with proper licensing and orientation.

Question 16

How do we pilot the Positive Action program in our school/organization?

Accepted Answer

Schools and organizations interested in piloting the program can get started by connecting with a Program Consultant and attending an introductory webinar. After the webinar, demo access may be provided for a short-term pilot of up to 90 days. If a longer pilot is preferred, licenses would need to be purchased.

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Implementation

How long is each lesson and how often do we teach?Implementation

The lessons are 15 minutes a day? What if I don’t have that kind of time?Implementation

Can Positive Action integrate with PBIS/MTSS?Implementation

My students are really difficult to teach. Are you sure it will work for them?Implementation

Can students access materials online?Implementation

Ordering

Does Positive Action ship internationally?Ordering

How do we pilot the Positive Action program in our school/organization?Ordering

Training

Who should attend training?Training

How much training will staff need?Training