Summary
Changemakers: A Social Emotional Learning Curriculum, offered by The Momentous Institute, provides a lesson-based approach to SEL. It includes programming for grades Pre-K-5 and demonstrates evidence of effectiveness at grades K-2. Translated materials for Changemakers are available in Spanish.
Strategies supporting educational equity (CASEL)
Units are prefaced with a Teacher Practice section that provides teachers with essential knowledge of topics covered. Additionally, each unit provides an "Equity Lens” and "Mental Health Lens,” giving teachers insight to understand and effectively respond to students' past experiences and unique identities. The lessons are developmentally designed for each grade level and are divided into three sections: Present, Practice, and Process
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)
Setting
Classroom, Schoolwide, Home, Community
Language
English, Spanish
Cost
Pricing available through provider
# Lessons
25-52
Program Design
Tier 1 (Universal)
Technology Requirements
None Required
Staffing Requirements
No additional staffing required
Professional Development
On-site, 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Results from a quasi-experimental evaluation (unpublished report written in 2019) supported the effectiveness of Changemakers (formerly titled Settle Your Glitter) for elementary school students. This evaluation included 400 students who were in kindergarten to grade 2 in the U.S. Southeast (76% Black/African American, 15% Latinx; 97% free or reduced-price lunch (FRPL)). This evaluation found that students who participated in the program demonstrated significantly higher emotional recognition and social problem-solving skill scores compared to students in the comparison group (outcomes reported approximately eight months after baseline), while controlling for outcome pre-test. Findings also showed that the control group outperformed the intervention group on one outcome (i.e., social perspective-taking), which may have been due to control students participating in a “business as usual” literacy initiative authorized by that school’s leadership.
Published Studies
Refer to the provided CASEL for the most up-to-date published studies.
Thierry, K., (2019). Efficacy of Settle Your Glitter Curriculum: Impact on kindergarten, first, and second grade students. Unpublished manuscript. Momentous Institute, Dallas, TX.