Program Description

"Harmony Academy fosters knowledge, skills, and attitudes youth need to create meaningful relationships, engage in rigorous learning, and build skills needed now and into the future. Our professional learning modules further support the educator as they build on their current practices and develop healthy relationships in the Pre-K–12th grade classroom and beyond. Now, our educators can access National University’s value-rich pathways for credentials and advanced degrees. Our programs offer: •Impactful learning opportunities •Accessible, on-demand resources •Minimal time investment •Potential to earn degree credits •Evidence-based and results-driven education •High flexibility, low commitment"

Cost

There is no cost to teachers, schools, districts, or participating universities.

Intended Population

• Core

Grade

• Pre-K
• Elementary School
• Middle School

Intended Group Size

• Any

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Delivery Method

• Hybrid / blended delivery

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Comprehensive

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Unspecified

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Yes

Research Summary

Literature revealed two peer-reviewed studies, one quantitative (Kampmann & Bwone, 2020) and one qualitative (Morrison et al., 2019). A case study, by Kampmann & Bowne (2020), revealed that preschool children with special needs generally had improvement in one or more areas of social competencies. Qualitative data from Morrison et al. (2019) revealed mixed impressions from teachers and principals. Given the limited peer-reviewed literature with strong experimental designs, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of Harmony Academy at this time.

Study Citations

Morrison, J. R., Reilly, J. M., & Ross, S. M. (2019). Getting along with others as an educational goal: An implementation study of Sanford Harmony. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, 12(1), 16-34. doi:10.1108/JRIT-03-2019-0042.

Kampmann, J., & Bowne, M. (2020). Utilizing the Sanford Harmony Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum. Journal of School Counseling, 18(15), n15.

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence