Evidence-Based Resources
4Rs Program
A weekly lesson-based intervention that focuses on topics like building community, listening, problem solving, dealing with adversity, etc.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Academic
Bully Busters
Intervention focused on educating teachers to prevent bullying. Recognizes both the bully and victim, while working to implement strong positive role models.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Bullying/Violence Prevention
Career Academies
A curriculum focused on bringing career-related and academic courses together. Looks to link with community and local industry.

Tier 1, Grades 6-12, Post-Secondary Planning
Caring School Community
An intervention that focuses on deepening the connections that students feel with the school, their classroom group, and their teachers. It includes lessons for students and resources for teachers.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Check & Connect
An intervention involving connecting students with an adult in the school who supports that student's attendance, academic, and behavioral challenges.

Tier 2, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Tier 3, Academic
Check-In/Check-Out
A PBIS program focused on teachers providing clear behavioral expectations to improve classroom behaviors.

Tier 2, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
A 10-session school based intervention designed to reduce PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Involves different steps like group sessions, individual sessions, and sessions with parents.

Tier 3, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Coping Cat/C.A.T. Project
A program designed to help students with anxiety. 16 sessions broken down into 8 sessions focused on learning skills and 8 sessions focused on practicing skills.

Tier 3, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Grades 6-12
Coping Power
An intervention designed for students with aggressive behaviors. Emphasizes the social skills that are needed for the transition from elementary to middle school.

Tier 2, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Grad Nation
A national collaborative program that looks to prevent school dropout and improve high school graduation rates.

Tier 1, Grades 6-12, Academic, Post-Secondary Planning
I Can Problem Solve
An intervention focused on developing students’ problem solving skills.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
LifeSkills Training
A prevention program designed to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Bullying/Violence Prevention, Wellness/Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Lions Quest
An intervention that works to develop healthy living by establishing a positive self-view and strong learning community.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Bullying/Violence Prevention, Wellness/Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Michigan Model for Health Education
A curriculum designed to cover major topics related to youth health, such as social and emotional health, nutrition, substance use, and HIV prevention.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Wellness/Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Navigation 101: Career Planning
A series of webinars focused on bringing educators the information needed to bring career planning into their schools.

Tier 1, Grades 6-12, Post-Secondary Planning
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
Whole-school program that is designed to prevent and reduce bullying throughout the building. Intervention is performed at both a Tier 1 and Tier 2 level.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Tier 2, Bullying/Violence Prevention
PeaceBuilders
A school-wide intervention on bullying prevention that involves youth curriculum and staff development.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Bullying/Violence Prevention
Positive Action
A program focused on implementing social emotional learning in the classroom and the larger system of the school. Offers over 140 lessons per year, with materials for students, teachers, school counselors, and parents.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Academic, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
PBIS offers a variety of interventions that can work to change systems within an entire school. Interventions are designed to address safety, fair discipline, and positive student behavior. This site has interventions relevant to all three tiers.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS)
A program that is focused on helping students to develop social emotional skills using a cognitive-behavioral approach. Prioritizes topics like positive self-esteem, self-control, building relationships.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Responsive Classroom
An intervention focused on creating safe learning environments for students to grow and learn, with materials for teachers and students.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Academic, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Restorative Practices
A collection of programs focused on creating safe and effective learning environments and educating youth about how they impact their community. Teaches skills in communication, anger management, and much more.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Second Step
Interventions on both bullying prevention and violence prevention. Intervention involves the whole school community.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Bullying/Violence Prevention
Skills for Academic and Social Success (SASS)
A small group intervention that looks to address psychoeducation, realistic thinking, social skills, and more. It’s designed for students with social anxiety.

Tier 2, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Academic
Social Decision Making/Social Problem Solving
This program offers a variety of lessons focusing on topics like listening, following directions, resisting provocation, and how to select friends.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student Success Skills
A program designed to help students develop key cognitive, social, and self-management skills. Works to create a caring classroom environment, healthy habits, and effective learning strategies.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Tier 2, Academic
The Incredible Years
A group of multiple different interventions that can be used to help students with social-emotional learning, academic skills, communication, and more. Lessons for students, parents, and teachers.

Tier 3, Grades K-8, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Too Good Programs
A collection of different curricula and interventions focused on students' health. Well-researched interventions focused on preventing drug use and violence.

Tier 1, Grades K-8, Grades 6-12, Bullying/Violence Prevention, Wellness/Drug and Alcohol Prevention
What Works Clearinghouse: Dropout Prevention
A Federal Department of Education guide that includes information on warning indicators and reviews educational research on dropout prevention.

Tier 2, Grades 6-12, Academic

