Program Description

"Positive Action is a K–12 program, that aims to promote character development, academic achievement, and social-emotional skills and to reduce disruptive and problem behavior"

Cost

$400-$575 depending on grade

Intended Population

• Core

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Yes

Multisensory Applications

• Unspecified

Computer-Based Delivery

• None

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Advanced Placement

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• No

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

A literature review of the effects of Positive Action revealed significant positive effects for student behavior and academic achievements. The studies examined elementary school students on several academic achievement and behavioral domains and found a significant difference between groups who received the intervention and groups who did not. The effects include a reduction in violent behavior and school suspension and an increase in test scores. According to the CASEL Program Guide, this program meets SELect criteria. SELect programs demonstrate evidence of effectiveness at improving student outcomes at CASEL's highest level. This program demonstrates CASEL effectiveness for grades 1-5 specifically.

Study Citations

Flay, B. R., & Allred, C. G. (2003). Long-term effects of the Positive Action program. American Journal of Healthy Behavior, 27(1), 6–21.

What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Report

• Positive effects

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• Promising
• Strong

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Mixed evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://pg.casel.org/positive-action/