Program Description

"Harmony Curriculum provides innovative tools at no cost that drive whole-child success. Guided by the latest research in social and emotional development, our program supports the goals of relationship building, diversity and inclusion, community building, and culturally responsive teaching so that all students can experience the benefits of an SEL-informed education. Our motivation is clear: support healthy peer relationships both inside and outside the classroom for Whole Student success."

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

• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Unspecified

Multisensory Applications

• Unspecified

Computer-Based Delivery

• Partial

Scripted

• Instructor Scripted

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• No

Accelerated Learning

• No

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Unspecified

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

Literature revealed two studies that included both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data derived from the Social Skills Behavior Checklist indicated large effect sizes observed between pre- and post-implementation. Qualitative data revealed mixed impressions from teachers and principals.

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.

Wills-Jackson, C., & Hines, R. (n.d.). Investigating the impact of social skills training using the

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence