Summary
GiveThx provides a lesson-based approach to SEL. It includes programming for grades 3-12 and demonstrated evidence of effectiveness at grades 9-12.
Strategies supporting educational equity (CASEL)
GiveThx offers strategies for understanding context. This includes professional learning modules that focus on unpacking how teachers can create a space where their students feel safe to express their identities.
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)
Elementary (K-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)
Setting
Classroom, Schoolwide, Home
Language
English
Cost
Pricing available through provider
# Lessons
25+
Program Design
Tier 1 (Universal)
Technology Requirements
None Required
Staffing Requirements
No additional staffing required
Professional Development
Onsite, Virtual
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 conducted in the 2017-2018 academic year (published in 2020) supported the effectiveness of GiveThx for high school students. This evaluation included 243 grade 9 through 12 students in an urban school district in the U.S. West region (85% Hispanic/Latinx, 10% Asian/Asian American; 80% of participating students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (FRPL)). This evaluation found that students receiving instruction using GiveThx showed significantly greater growth in student-report positive affect, friend satisfaction, and overall life satisfaction compared to students in the control group (outcomes reported approximately six weeks after baseline, while controlling for outcome pre-test). Additionally, students receiving instruction using GiveThx showed significantly greater declines in student-reported anxiety and negative affect compared to students in the control group over the same period.
Published Studies
Refer to the provided CASEL for the most up-to-date published studies.
Bono, G., Mangan, S., Fauteux, M., & Sender, J. (2020). A new approach to gratitude interventions in high schools that supports student wellbeing. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(5), 657-665.