Enhanced Positive School Climate Model: Improving School Climate, Student-Adult Relationships, Social Emotional Learning, and Access to Challenging Curriculum
About the Intervention
Enhanced Positive School Climate Model (Enhanced PSCM) is a program that aims to improve school climate, student-adult relationships, create social emotional learning programs, and provide students the needed structure to access challenging curriculum and expectations. The Enhanced PSCM includes multiple tiers of services, such as Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Restorative Practices (RP). School Climate Liaisons (SCLs) provide coaching to schools in the intervention group on PBIS, RP implementation, and behavioral interventions. The program also includes parent trainings on PBIS, RP tools, and behavioral interventions, as well as home visits with families and connecting them to resources.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on self-efficacy for fourth-grade students
No effect on self-management, growth mindset, and social awareness for fourth-grade and fifth-grade students
No effect on self-efficacy for fifth-grade students
More Intervention Details
Focus Areas
Social-Emotional Learning, Suspensions, Economically Disadvantaged, Disciplinary InfractionsPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Student(s), Teachers/Instructional Teams, Non-Instructional School Personnel, Schoolwide PolicySource
Darius, T., Rebeca, C., Staci, W. & Thomas, H. (2020). The Evaluation of the Enhanced Positive School Climate Model (ED607411). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED607411.pdf.
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