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Positive Action

Second Step

Life Skills

PATHS

Too Good Programs

Responsive Classroom

Content
Pre-Kindergarten
ElementaryPD Only
Middle SchoolPD Only
High School
Family
Community
Drug prevention
Bullying
School Climate
SpanishSome
# of Lesson in Catalog1819281903162340
Efficacy
Randomized control trial
Trial(s) Meet WWC StandardsReviewed: Did meet standardsReviewed: Did not meet standardsNot ReviewedNot ReviewedReviewed: Did meet standardsNot Reviewed
Behavior OutcomesSomeSomeSome
Academic OutcomesSomeSome
Substance Abuse Outcomes
Accolades
BlueprintsModel ProgramModel ProgramModel Program
What Works ClearinghouseYes: Behavior & AcademicsReviewed: NoYes: Behavior & Knowledge / Attitude
Evidence of ESSAStrong: Math & ReadingPromising
U.S. Do Ed - Whole School Reform
CASE
Economics
Washington State IPP Analysis - Benefits minus cost$32,156$452$700$7,769$405-$215
Washington State IPP Analysis - Chance to produce benefits95%79%59%63%94%49%
Pennsylvania Commission - Benefits minus costs$13,664Not Reviewed$1,358$7,496Not ReviewedNot Reviewed
Apps
Mobile App - Teachers2019
Mobile App - Students2020
Mobile App - Parents2020
Mobile App - Administrators2021
Training
Self-Service
On-site
Webinar
Training of Trainers

Positive Action

Second Step

Life Skills

PATHS

Too Good Programs

Responsive Classroom

Content
Pre-Kindergarten
ElementaryPD Only
Middle SchoolPD Only
High School
Family
Community
Drug prevention
Bullying
School Climate
SpanishSome
# of Lesson in Catalog1819281903162340
Efficacy
Randomized control trial
Trial(s) Meet WWC StandardsReviewed: Did meet standardsReviewed: Did not meet standardsNot ReviewedNot ReviewedReviewed: Did meet standardsNot Reviewed
Behavior OutcomesSomeSomeSome
Academic OutcomesSomeSome
Substance Abuse Outcomes
Accolades
BlueprintsModel ProgramModel ProgramModel Program
What Works ClearinghouseYes: Behavior & AcademicsReviewed: NoYes: Behavior & Knowledge / Attitude
Evidence of ESSAStrong: Math & ReadingPromising
U.S. Do Ed - Whole School Reform
CASE
Economics
Washington State IPP Analysis - Benefits minus cost$32,156$452$700$7,769$405-$215
Washington State IPP Analysis - Chance to produce benefits95%79%59%63%94%49%
Pennsylvania Commission - Benefits minus costs$13,664Not Reviewed$1,358$7,496Not ReviewedNot Reviewed
Apps
Mobile App - Teachers2019
Mobile App - Students2020
Mobile App - Parents2020
Mobile App - Administrators2021
Training
Self-Service
On-site
Webinar
Training of Trainers

Second Step® is a registered trademark of Committee for Children. Botvin LifeSkills Training® is a registered trademark of National Health Promotion Associates. PATHS® is a registered trademark of Paths Program Holding, LLC.. Responsive Classroom® is a registered trademark of Center for Responsive Schools, Inc.

Thousands of teachers have used Positive Action. Here is what they are saying:

I am very grateful for these lessons. They fulfill a need that so many children are lacking in the educational process today

— Linda Davis, 2nd Grade Teacher, Davis Elementary

Positive Action is a good curriculum and we tied it in with our PBIS. It really helped in making this a safe school where academics and behavior work together so that everybody can learn.

— From a Principal in Robeson County, North Carolina

What I love most about Positive Action is the way it pertains to the real issues students face in today's world!

— Lori Kessinge, 5th Grade Teacher, Critzer Elementary School, Virginia

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