Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) Classroom Intervention Program
Category: Social Emotional Learning
Summary
The Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) Classroom Intervention Program, offered by SSIS CoLab, provides a lesson-based approach to SEL. It includes programming for grades Pre-K-8 and demonstrates evidence of effectiveness in grades 1 and 2. Translated materials for SSIS Classroom Intervention Program are available in Spanish.
Strategies supporting educational equity (CASEL)
Not available at this time.
Implementation
Below are key implementation details for this program. These specifications help determine if the program is a good fit for your school or organization.
Grade(s)
Pre-K, Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8)
Setting
Classroom, Home
Language
English, Spanish
Cost
Single user: $529/yr; Teams: $2090/yr
# Lessons
30
Program Design
Tier 1 (Universal)
Technology Requirements
Digital, web-based curriculum
Staffing Requirements
No additional staffing required
Professional Development
Virtual, Train the Trainer
Outcomes
Improved SEL skills and attitudes
Reduced Emotional Distress
Improved Identity Development/ Agency
Improved Academic Performance
Reduced Problem Behavior
Improved School Climate
Improved School Connectedness
Improved Prosocial Behavior
Improved Teaching Practices
Improved SEL Skills and Attitude
Evidence of Effectiveness
Results from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) published in 2015 supported the effectiveness of SSIS for elementary school students. This evaluation included 432 grade 2 students enrolled in urban and rural schools in the U.S. Northeast (46% white, 18% Black/African American, 18% Latinx). This evaluation found that students who participated in the program experienced a significant decrease in teacher-reported internalizing behaviors and increase in teacher-reported academic engagement compared to students in the comparison group (outcomes reported four months after baseline while controlling for outcome pretest).
Results from an RCT published in 2018 supported the effectiveness of SSIS for elementary school students. This evaluation included 696 grade 1 students enrolled in urban and rural schools in the U.S. Northeast (70% white, 24% Black/African American). This evaluation found that students who participated in the program had significant improvements in teacher-reported academic engagement, motivation, empathy, and social engagement compared to students in the comparison group (outcomes reported four months after baseline while controlling for outcome pretest).
Published Studies
Refer to the provided CASEL for the most up-to-date published studies.
DiPerna, J. C., Lei, P., Bellinger, J., & Cheng, W. (2015). Efficacy of the Social Skills Improvement System Classwide Intervention Program (SSIS-CIP) primary version. School Psychology Quarterly, 30(1), 123-141.
DiPerna, J. C., Lei, P., Cheng, W., Hart, S. C., & Bellinger, J. (2018). A cluster randomized trial of the Social Skills Improvement System-Classwide Intervention Program (SSIS-CIP) in first grade. Journal of Educational Psychology, 110(1), 1-16.