Program Description

Ripple Effects for Kids is a versatile, research-based program designed for students in grades 2-5 across various tiers and settings. The flexible, personalized approach allows for student-directed, educator-directed, or hybrid implementation, ensuring accessibility and adaptability for diverse learning environments. With more than 195 peer-narrated lessons, the program aligns with established best practices and leading frameworks in education and behavioral health to foster essential life skills. Students can explore a range of skill-building topics from executive function to mindset to personal problem solving; physical and emotional health; and decision making. Whether used alone or as a supplemental program, Ripple Effects for Kids promotes a positive school climate and encourages students to address their unique personal challenges.

Cost

Must contact publisher for pricing.

Intended Population

• Core
• Intervention
• Intensified intervention

Grade

• Elementary School

Intended Group Size

• Small group
• Classroom
• School

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Delivery Method

• Computer-based delivery

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• Unspecified

Accelerated Learning

• Unspecified

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Yes

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

The publisher's website features several case studies reporting positive effects of the program. However, no peer-reviewed research focusing on the Ripple Effects for Kids program was found. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence for the program's efficacy at this time.