CHADS Social Emotional Wellbeing Program
CHADS Social Emotional Wellbeing services are delivered through individual and group mentoring and Social Emotional Learning Coaches embedded in school buildings. Services are grounded in the evidence-based CASEL framework, which focuses on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—skills shown to improve academic performance, behavior, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
Students in grades K–12 receive weekly 30-minute sessions using a structured curriculum and engaging methods such as discussion, role-playing, art, journaling, and games. All CHADS mentors and coaches hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree, are trained in social-emotional learning, and complete thorough background screening.
CHADS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL MENTORING
CHADS Social Emotional Mentoring provides individual and small-group support for students in grades K–12. Students are matched with a trained CHADS mentor and participate in weekly 30-minute sessions focused on building CASEL-aligned social-emotional skills through engaging activities such as discussion, role-playing, art, journaling, and games. Progress is monitored throughout the program to support student growth.
CHADS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) COACHES
CHADS SEL Coaches are embedded within school buildings to support students, staff, and schoolwide social-emotional initiatives. Coaches collaborate with school teams, provide targeted student support, reinforce SEL practices, and help integrate CASEL competencies into daily school culture. This model strengthens prevention efforts and promotes consistent, schoolwide social-emotional wellbeing.
“I definitely think it makes our child feel like he has more people who care about him. She goes above and beyond to communicate our child’s progress, gaining the respect of the parents and our child. We are so lucky!”
“My child has found ways to be able to deal with situations at school that would usually get him upset and he has not been in any trouble since meeting with Jill.”
Second Step
Although most schools implement a Social Emotional Learning curriculum, there are many schools who could benefit from an additional program with the aid of a CHADS Second Step facilitator. The Second Step Program is an evidence-based program offered for students grades K – 8. This program provides interactive curriculum which gives students the tools to excel in and out of the classroom. Students will acquire essential skills in emotion management, situational awareness, and academic achievement. CHADS’ Second Step Program is designed to offer students additional support with identifying their emotions and with techniques to manage their emotions.
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