Agenda Attach - ReThink Wellness Proposal Research 2024 01.09.2025

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a. Master Services Agreements: ReThink Autism, Inc. (Not to exceed $99,654)

Summary: Presented by: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief, Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of Rethink Autism, Inc. High School Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum for an annual amount not to exceed $99,654.
Why: The DeKalb County School District requires a robust and comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for high school students, which can also support the In-School Suspension (ISS) Intervention Program. The RethinkEd Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Solution equips students with critical SEL skills essential for success in school and life.

Grounded in research and aligned with the CASEL framework, Restorative Practices, and Mental Health principles, this program offers a well-rounded approach to SEL. Its flexible and scalable online platform empowers administrators and educators to create positive SEL experiences in schools effectively.

The RethinkEd SEL Solution Curriculum for high schools includes:
• 44 on-demand learning modules for adults.
• 390 lessons for K-12 students receiving Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
• 120 lessons for students requiring more support (Tier 3).
•Scoping Sequence
•Direct alignment of SEL lessons to discipline infractions.
•Evidence-based, Data-Informed, Digitally Delivered Instruction, and Assessments
Details: The RethinkEd SEL Curriculum for high schools is aligned with the DeKalb County School District's (DCSD) Student Code of Conduct and Culture and Climate Strategic Plan Goals. In the DCSD, our goal is to empower students to grow emotionally, socially, and academically by providing targeted interventions and facilitating the development of essential life skills. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate a positive change in attitude and behavior with the support of educators providing targeted interventions and employing various approaches to address disciplinary incidents. We strive to transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth and successfully reintegrate high school students into the school community with renewed confidence and resilience.

Implementation of the high school RethinkEd SEL Program will help the district achieve the following goals:


Decreases instruction time loss
Decreases out-of- school (OSS) for students.
Decreases in-school suspension (ISS) for students.
Improves students’ social emotional skills.
Improves student academic and behavior outcomes.
Decreases behavior referrals/suspensions.
Increases the fidelity of behavior intervention support practices.
Improves student attendance rate.
Financial impact: The annual cost to purchase the RethinkEd Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum shall not exceed $99,654 and will be paid from Purchased Prof/Tech Services account code: 100.2100.530000.00011.7560.9990.8010.090.0000.
Contact: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief, Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, (678) 676-1913

Dr. Darnell Logan, Director of Student Relations, Student Relations Department, Division of Wrap Around Services, (770) 656-0185

Mrs. Brandy Woolridge, PBIS Coordinator II, Student Relations Department, Division of Wrap Around Services, (678) 218-2154
Status: Approved by General Counsel
1 Table of Contents
2     RethinkEd Overview............................................................................................................................... 4
    2.1      The Wellness Bundle...................................................................................................................... 4
      2.1.1         Social Emotional Learning Solution ....................................................................................... 5
      2.1.2         Mental Wellness Solution ...................................................................................................... 5
      2.1.3         RethinkCare ........................................................................................................................... 5
3     About RethinkEd .................................................................................................................................... 6
    3.1      RethinkEd Outcomes ..................................................................................................................... 7
4     RethinkEd Qualifications & Experience ................................................................................................. 8
    4.1      Award Winning Solutions .............................................................................................................. 9
    4.2      Technology Certifications & Integrations ...................................................................................... 9
    4.1      Professional Services Team .........................................................................................................10
    4.2      Partner Experience ......................................................................................................................11
5     Evidence-Based Resources ..................................................................................................................13
    5.1      Research.......................................................................................................................................13
    5.2      White Papers................................................................................................................................14
6     Our Commitment to Supporting Diverse Learners ..............................................................................15
    6.1      Universal Design for Learning ......................................................................................................15
    6.2      Students with Disabilities/Receiving Special Education Supports...............................................16
      6.2.1         Accessibility Features...........................................................................................................16
    6.3      English Language Learners...........................................................................................................17
    6.4      Gifted Student Supports ..............................................................................................................17
    6.5      SEL and Equity ..............................................................................................................................17
7     Scope of Work – Student Learning ......................................................................................................18
    7.1      Flexible Lesson Delivery ...............................................................................................................18
    7.2      Student Wellness Solutions .........................................................................................................18
      7.2.1         Developmentally Appropriate and Differentiated ..............................................................19
      7.2.2         Student Social Emotional Learning ......................................................................................20
      7.2.3         Transformative SEL Resources .............................................................................................21
      7.2.4         Student Mental Wellness ....................................................................................................24
      7.2.5         Interactive Student Learning Center ...................................................................................25
8     Scope of Work – Professional Learning ...............................................................................................28
    8.1       On-Demand Professional Learning ..............................................................................................28
    8.2       Group Learning & Professional Learning Communities ..............................................................28
    8.3       Adult Wellness & Wellness Professional Learning ......................................................................29
      8.3.1           Social Emotional Learning Professional Learning ................................................................30
      8.3.2           Mental Wellness Professional Learning...............................................................................30
      8.3.3           RethinkCare Adult Wellness ................................................................................................31
9     Parent & Caregiver Resources .............................................................................................................34
    9.1       Wellness .......................................................................................................................................34
10         Scope of Work – Assessment & Tracking Tools ...............................................................................35
    10.1      Screening & Assessment Data Compatibility...............................................................................35
    10.2      Wellness Assessment ...................................................................................................................35
      10.2.1          Social Emotional Learning ....................................................................................................35
      10.2.2          RethinkCare Analytics and Reporting ..................................................................................39
    10.3      Professional Learning Courses Assessment .................................................................................42
    10.4      Administrator Dashboard ............................................................................................................42
    10.5      RethinkEd District Reports ...........................................................................................................43
11         RethinkEd Alignments......................................................................................................................44
    11.1      Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) ........................................44
    11.2      Trauma-Informed Initiatives ........................................................................................................45
    11.3      Restorative Practices Initiatives...................................................................................................46
    11.4      Standards-Based Instruction........................................................................................................47
12         Flexible Implementation ..................................................................................................................47
    12.1      Sample Implementation Plans .....................................................................................................48
    12.2      Scope & Sequence Models ..........................................................................................................49
      12.2.1          Example of a Weekly SEL Scope and Sequence Model .......................................................50
      12.2.2          Example of a Weekly Mental Wellness Scope and Sequence Model..................................50
13         On-Going Support ............................................................................................................................51
    13.1      Customer Success Team Support ................................................................................................51
14         Appendices ......................................................................................................................................52
    14.1      Demo Account Access..................................................................................................................52
    14.2      Lessons - Social Emotional Learning Curriculum .........................................................................53
14.3       Lessons - Mental Wellness Curriculum ........................................................................................53
14.4       Research/Effectiveness - SEL and Mental Health Experts ...........................................................53
14.5       Research/Effectiveness - The Research Behind RethinkEd SEL ...................................................53
14.6 Research/Effectiveness - White Paper- Professional Development in RethinkEd’s Social
Emotional Learning Relates to Less Educator Stress and Burnout and Better Perceptions of Well-Being
and School Connectedness ......................................................................................................................53
14.7 Research/Effectiveness - White Paper- Parent Perceptions of SEL Competencies and
Relationships ............................................................................................................................................53
14.8 Research/Effectiveness - White Paper-Effect of the RethinkEd SEL Curriculum on Student SEL
Competencies ..........................................................................................................................................53
14.9       Research/Effectiveness- RethinkCare Experts.............................................................................53
14.10          Professional Learning - RethinkCare Course Catalog ..............................................................53
14.11          Professional Learning - Course Catalog ...................................................................................53
14.12          RethinkEd Technology Specifications ......................................................................................53
2 RethinkEd Overview
RethinkEd’s comprehensive suite of solutions
addresses the wellness, behavioral, and academic
needs of students and the adults who support them.
Our whole child approach fosters the development of
important social emotional skills while also closing the
learning gap, helping schools to create healthy and
successful learning communities.

RethinkEd resources include K-12 wellness and
academic curricula, behavior solutions, and stand-
alone Professional Learning courses that build
educators’ skills and confidence. Our automatic data
collection and progress monitoring tools make it easy
for administrators to measure the impact of
RethinkEd’s programs and prepare reports for
stakeholders.

2.1 The Wellness Bundle
RethinkEd’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mental Wellness solutions provide an innovative and
scalable online wellness platform for K-12 students, educators and administrators. The RethinkEd
Wellness Bundle combines our SEL and Mental Wellness curricula into one easy to use solution that
promotes mental wellness by teaching SEL skills. The Wellness Bundle reduces students’ risk of
developing mental health issues and moderates the impact of any preexisting conditions.

The RethinkEd Wellness Bundle features:

    •   Accessible instructional content and resources that meet the needs of all learners.
    •   Materials in English and Spanish.
    •   Easy to use lesson plans that educators can implement without any prior training.
    •   Fully integrated automatic assessment tools.
    •   An Interactive Student Learning Center.
    •   Professional Learning courses that empower educators and staff with practical knowledge
        about SEL and mental health topics, while also supporting their own personal wellness.
    •   A robust Administrator Dashboard with real-time data and easy to read reports.
    •   A Parent/Caregiver Portal l to keep them informed about their student’s learning.
    •   Tailored Implementation models that we customize to best serve your unique district.

Districts also have the option to implement the RethinkEd SEL and Mental Wellness Solutions
separately.
2.1.1 Social Emotional Learning Solution

The RethinkEd Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Solution helps students develop the critical SEL skills
that are necessary for success in school and in life. Our program is grounded in research and aligned
with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) framework. Our flexible and
scalable online platform empowers administrators and educators to successfully create a positive SEL
experience in your schools.

The RethinkEd SEL Solution includes:

    •   44 on-demand learning modules for adults.
    •   390 lessons for K-12 students receiving Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
    •   120 lessons for students requiring more support (Tier 3).

2.1.2 Mental Wellness Solution

The RethinkEd Mental Wellness Solution takes a proactive approach to helping adults and students
recognize the signs of mental health issues, offer support, and seek help for themselves and others. The
program increases awareness of mental wellness and provides strategies that help students and adults
manage stress, focus on growth, and build successful relationships.

The RethinkEd Mental Wellness Solution includes:

    •   30 on-demand learning modules for adults
    •   182 lessons for K-12 students

2.1.3 RethinkCare

                                              RethinkCare is an online platform that helps adult learners
                                              improve their Personal and Professional Wellness by
                                              addressing topics like stress, anxiety, sleep, depression,
                                              and physical health. RethinkCare provides educators with
                                              practical skills they need to calm and focus the mind,
                                              improve their soft skills, and develop professional
                                              resilience, so that they can get the most out of life and
                                              their careers.

                                              With teacher turnover rates reaching an all-time high,
                                              districts that take a proactive approach to fostering
                                              employee wellness not only improve retention and job
                                              satisfaction, but also help foster a positive school culture
                                              where everyone feels welcomed and supported.

                                              Over 85 doctors and other experts in the fields of
                                              neuroscience, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, positive
psychology, and adult learning theory collaborated to create RethinkCare to provide evidence-based
content grounded current research.

RethinkCare features:

    •   Daily video and/or audio sessions.
    •   Micro-learning sessions that are reinforced with tips, exercises, and articles.
    •   Coaching.
    •   Meditation activities.
    •   Podcasts.
    •   Journaling prompts.
    •   Physical exercises.

The wide variety of RethinkCare resources ensures that users can always find engaging content that
meets their needs and interests. In addition to individual learning, RethinkCare resources can also be
used for group learning such as Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

3 About RethinkEd
RethinkEd combines the power of technology and research to deliver innovative, scalable, and
evidence-based instructional materials and supports for all learners and educators, including those with
disabilities. The comprehensive suite of tools ensures that every student develops the academic,
behavioral, and social/emotional skills they need to succeed in school, at work, and in life. RethinkEd
positions educators, students, and families for success.

RethinkEd has been a leader in the field of educational technology since our founding in 2007. While
there are a growing number of options for schools to choose from today, RethinkEd’s experience and
unique features provide distinct advantages to districts, including:

    •   An easy to implement Wellness Bundle that combines SEL and Mental Wellness solutions to
        support the diverse learning needs of all students.
    •   One of the only Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Solutions that includes support for
        students at all three tiers.
            o Developed with real world experience from educators who have implemented MTSS
                 frameworks in schools.
    •   Flexible Wellness curriculum that can be implemented “out of the box” with no changes or
        customized to reflect the specific goals of your district.
            o Each lesson provides easy to follow implementation guides that include ideas for how to
                 embed our curriculum in other subjects like ELA or Social Studies.
            o RethinkEd Professional Services staff dedicated to your district work closely with you to
                 develop the most effective plan for your schools.
    •   Professional Learning delivered in different modes: on-demand through online videos and
        activities, or in person with highly qualified RethinkEd trainers, allowing districts to offer
        Professional Learning that works best for your educators and staff.
             o    Sessions are led by RethinkEd staff with years of experience working in schools and
                  training other educators.
    •    Cost-effective online resources that are compatible with a wide-range of current computers,
         tablets, and smartphones.
             o Most schools do not require any additional equipment to implement RethinkEd
                  Solutions.
    •    User-friendly and intuitive online assessment tools that reduce the burden of data collection
         and analysis.

Please contact us to schedule a presentation to find out more about how RethinkEd can best serve your
district. Our experienced staff are ready to help you develop a plan that will meet your district’s goals.

3.1 RethinkEd Outcomes
Districts using the RethinkEd’s solutions with fidelity can expect to experience positive results, including:

                                         RethinkEd
             Outcome                                                           Details
                                         Solutions
   Increased Positive Climate &                           Research shows that fostering mental
             Culture                        ✔             wellness is one of the most effective school
                                                          safety strategies. RethinkEd lessons help
                                                          students develop a sense of trust and
                                                          belonging in their school community to
                                                          promote safe communities.
    Reduced Staff Turnover &                              In a study with 1,090 educators, completing
           Burnout                          ✔             an average of 29 RethinkEd SEL Professional
                                                          Learning modules significantly reduced
                                                          teacher burnout.
    Fewer Discipline Referrals                            In a study with 21,259 students those who
                                            ✔             engaged in the RethinkEd SEL platform
                                                          showed significantly more improvement in all
                                                          SEL competencies compared to the students
                                                          who did not.
  Higher Academic Achievement                             SEL skills are conducive to learning; students
             Scores                         ✔             who can self-regulate, focus, and deal with
                                                          stress have better academic outcomes.
        Increased Attendance                              Implementing SEL can improve attendance by
                                            ✔             encouraging prosocial behaviors that create a
                                                          sense of community and make all students
                                                          feel welcome and engaged.
        Fewer Suspensions &                               RethinkEd lessons reduce the risk of problem
            Expulsions                      ✔             behaviors like fighting and bullying that lead
                                                          to suspensions and expulsions.
  Equitable & Inclusive Learning                        RethinkEd’s culturally sensitive curriculum
           Community                       ✔            embraces diversity and is accessible to all
                                                        learners.
   Reduced Disproportionality                           RethinkEd’s unique data collection tools,
                                           ✔            including a complete MTSS Bundle, help
                                                        schools recognize patterns and prevent or
                                                        reduce disproportional application of
                                                        interventions.
  Increased College and Career                          RethinkEd provides tools for students that
           Readiness                       ✔            strengthen their emotional intelligence in
                                                        preparation for higher education,
                                                        employment and adulthood. Our SEL and
                                                        Mental Wellness Solutions help students
                                                        develop the skills that lead to success after
                                                        graduation.
       Bullying Prevention                              Helping students manage emotions reduces
                                           ✔            the risk of impulsive and aggressive behaviors
                                                        and fosters a culture of trust where students
                                                        support each other.
    Increased Defensibility &                           Our robust data collection tools and
          Compliance                       ✔            Administrator Dashboard provide extensive
                                                        information in real time about the impact of
                                                        RethinkEd Solutions for further analysis or
                                                        external reports.
       Increased Employee                               Employers that provide personal wellness
           Engagement                      ✔            resources report double the number of highly
                                                        engaged employees as well as reduced
                                                        absenteeism.



4 RethinkEd Qualifications & Experience
RethinkEd is a division of Rethink Autism, Inc., a global health technology company that provides cloud-
based treatment tools, training, and clinical support to employers, behavioral health professionals, and
educators. Rethink Autism, Inc. serves thousands of clients globally, including nearly one-third of
Fortune 100 companies and seven out of ten of the country’s largest public-school systems.

RethinkEd has been a trusted name in the Educational Technology field since 2007, when we first began
providing educators, students, and families with online learning and wellness tools. RethinkEd currently
partners with hundreds of urban, suburban, and rural school districts across the United States as well as
the world to support their academic, wellness and professional learning initiatives.
Today, our highly effective solutions reach three million students through implementations that range in
size from a few classrooms to entire districts. With our extensive experience and wide range of
resources, RethinkEd is the answer to your schools’ needs.

4.1 Award Winning Solutions
In recognition of our success, RethinkEd has received the following awards:

    •   2022 CODiE Award Winner - Best Solution for Students with Special Needs.
    •   2022 EdTech Awards Finalist - Cool Tools - Special Needs/Assistive Technology Solution.
    •   2022 CODiE Award Finalist - Best Student Learning Capacity Building Solution.
    •   2021 CODiE Award Winner - Best Student Learning Capacity Building Solution.
    •   2020 CODiE Award Winner - Best Social Learning Platform for Students.




4.2 Technology Certifications & Integrations
RethinkEd’s cost-effective online solutions are device agnostic, meaning they can be accessed by a wide
range of desktop and mobile technologies such as desktop and laptop computers, tablets, and/or
smartphones with an internet connection.

RethinkEd supports rostering and Single Sign-On (SSO) via Clever, OneRoster, or Class Link and offers
integrations with Canvas and Schoology Learning Management Systems. Users can also log in manually.
RethinkEd can create custom APIs to integrate with your existing data if needed. We discuss your
technology requirements during initial planning and implementation meetings.

The RethinkEd platform is HIPAA and FERPA-compliant and meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and Section 508 accessibility requirements to at least WCAG 2.0 Level AA guidelines. RethinkEd is
certified by HITRUST, COBIT, ISO/IEC 2700, PCI and Project Unicorn.
                                   RethinkEd Technology Certifications


4.1 Professional Services Team
Each of our partner districts has a dedicated Professional Services
team that provides support and training throughout the partnership.
Our Executive Vice President of Educational Partnerships oversees
Regional Directors of Educational Partnership, who in turn manage
Directors of Educational Partnerships (DEPs) located within your
region. Our DEPs lead teams of Professional Services Managers
(PSMs) and Coordinators who provide ongoing, high-quality support
to ensure you achieve your goals.

RethinkEd’s Professional Services personnel hold advanced degrees
in education, behavior analysis, psychology, social work, and
counseling, as well as board certifications and/or licenses. Our team
has experience in educational settings either as educators or as
members of the school or district leadership/support team. They are
also highly experienced in providing support and Professional
Learning to fellow educators.

RethinkEd Professional Services personnel continue to participate in
ongoing professional learning to keep abreast of current evidence-
based practices in education; local, state, and national trends and
initiatives; and advancements in the fields of change management,
learning theory, and Professional Learning. As lifelong learners, we
understand the importance of continuing to grow so that we can
better support our district partners.
4.2 Partner Experience
Feedback from our partners also attests to the positive impact of RethinkEd in classrooms.

New York City Department of Education, New York

RethinkEd has partnered with the New York City Department of Education for
eight years. The partnership includes supporting over 10,000 educators and
staff across the city who teach students receiving special education. RethinkEd
supports the department’s Professional Learning, data collection, progress
monitoring, behavior reduction solutions, skill acquisition and social emotional
learning.

Specific supports include:

    •    Intensive year-long Professional Learning cohorts that focus on developing highly qualified
         coaches and implementing best practice behavior supports to increase opportunities for
         inclusion, decrease challenging behavior, and improve social skills, skill acquisition, and
         academic achievement.
    • Intensive PLC Professional Learning sessions supporting best practice and research-based
         behavior (ABA) intervention. Includes access to data collection and progress monitoring tools to
         support tracking progress towards IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan goals.
    • Tiered Social Emotional Learning K-12 Curriculum and On-Demand Professional Learning SEL
         Course to teach social skills and 21st century life skills that decrease challenging behavior,
         improve pro social behavior, and prepare learners for college, career, and or community
         readiness.
The following is a testimonial from Peter Di Nuovo-Director of Leadership for Special Education

“The New York City DOE has partnered with Rethink to promote evidence-based instruction,
interventions, Professional Learning, and practice. Specifically Rethink and the NYC Schools have
partnered to meet the following goals and outcomes:

    •   Better academic performance, improved attitudes, and behaviors, reduced negative behaviors,
        and reduced emotional distress.
    •   Student centered curricula, with accommodations and modification supports to meet the
        learning needs of all students.
    •   Promote paraprofessionals and teachers use of research-based ABA strategies for addressing
        individual academic, behavioral, and other educational needs.
    •   Increase instructional effectiveness with access to on-demand video-based training modules and
        guided notes by teachers and paraprofessionals.
    •   Mastery of evidence-based teaching strategies as evidenced by online competency assessments
        and guided practice activities that can be utilized in an active learning environment.

Each of these activities have measurable outcomes and the data will be utilized to assess implementation
success and guide NYC schools and Rethink in providing effective implementation supports. Rethink’s
platform paired with their highly trained Director of Educational Partnerships and professional
consultants dedicated to supporting our schools has resulted in positive outcomes for the students of
New York City.”

Newark Board of Education, New Jersey

RethinkEd has partnered with Newark Board of Education for ten years. The
following is a testimonial from Jessica Silva-Olmo, Supervisor of Social Workers

“The Newark Board of Education has worked with Rethink for more than 10 years
as a vendor to support our students with special needs. RethinkEd have been
thought partners in ensuring that the execution of Professional Learning is aligned
to our district’s vision as well as to meet the needs of each support staff member.
We have offered after-school and summer training support as well. Moreover,
RethinkEd was instrumental in making sure that during the pandemic staff members and students were
able to easily access any lessons needed around SEL, Trauma, Equity and Mental Health.”

Prince George’s County Schools, Maryland

RethinkEd has partnered with Prince George’s County Schools for over seven
years. The partnership includes supporting their Special Education and Early
Intervening (CCEIS) teams with professional learning and student curriculum and
behavior supports.

The following is a testimonial from Trinell Bowman, Associate Superintendent
for Special Education:

“Prince George’s County Public Schools has partnered with Rethink to promote evidence -based
instruction, interventions, Professional Learning, and practice. It is with pleasure that I provide Rethink
with this letter of reference regarding their ability to support Prince George’s County schools in the
development and delivery of evidence-based programs for social and emotional learning and behavior
management for all tiers of learners. Our goals include children’s social and emotional development as
well as their health, ethical development, citizenship, motivation to achieve and academic learning.
Specifically, Rethink and the Prince George’s County Schools have partnered to meet the following goals
and outcomes:
   • Better academic performance, improved attitudes, and behaviors, reduced negative behaviors,
        reduced suspensions, and reduced emotional distress.
   • Student centered curriculum with accommodation and modification supports to meet the
        learning needs of all students.
   • Promote para-paraprofessionals’ and teachers’ use of research-based ABA strategies for
        addressing individual academic, behavioral, and other educational needs.
   • Increase instructional effectiveness with access to on-demand video-based training modules and
        guided notes by teachers and paraprofessionals.
   • Mastery of evidence-based teaching strategies as evidenced by online competency assessments
        and guided practice activities that can be utilized in an active learning environment.

Each of the activities listed above has measurable outcomes and the data will be utilized to assess
implementation success and guide Prince George’s County Schools and Rethink in providing effective
implementation support. Rethink’s platform paired with their highly trained Director of Educational
Partnerships and professional consultants dedicated to support our schools has resulted in quality
outcomes for the students of Prince George’s County.”

5 Evidence-Based Resources
The RethinkEd platform was designed in collaboration with 65+ experts and doctors in the fields of
social and emotional learning, mental health, medicine, equity, education, neuroscience, mindfulness,
emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and adult learning theory. Our research and evidence-based
solutions incorporate current best practices for educators and students. We have also conducted our
own research to evaluate the effectiveness of our programs.

5.1 Research
As part of our ongoing research initiatives, RethinkEd has conducted the following research projects.

  Research Area                                Outcome                                  Research Details
  Social Emotional         Students who engaged in the SEL platform showed               Student Outcomes
      Learning               significantly (p<.01) more improvement in SEL                    (N=21,259)
    Curriculum             competencies using self-assessment than students                Study Date: 2021
                                   who did not engage in the platform.               Quasi-Experimental Research
                                                                                                 Study
  Social Emotional          Students who engaged in the SEL platform were                Student Outcomes
Learning Curriculum       rated significantly (p<.01 – p<.05) higher on SEL skills            (N=21,259)
                          by teachers than students who did not engage in the              Study Date: 2021
                                                 platform.                           Quasi-Experimental Research
                                                                                                 Study
  Social Emotional          Educators who completed an average of 29 PD                  Educator Outcomes
Learning Professional      modules reported significantly (p<.01 – p<.05) less                 (N=1,090)
      Learning              burnout than those who did not complete PD.                    Study Date: 2021
                                                                                 Quasi-Experimental Research
                                                                                            Study
  Social Emotional          Educators who completed an average of 29 PD              Educator Outcomes
Learning Professional     modules reported more school connectedness and                  (N=1,090)
      Learning            higher well-being than those who did not complete            Study Date: 2021
                                                  PD.                            Quasi-Experimental Research
                                                                                            Study
      Behavior           Paraprofessionals had improved knowledge and self-       Educator Outcomes (N=50)
  Management/ABA          efficacy, the supporting teacher observed improved           Study Date: 2017
Professional Learning    performance after participating in the RethinkEd on-         Applied Research
                           demand professional learning course for behavior                 Study
                           during the school year coupled with live coaching
                                             and feedback.
Academic Intervention      Incorporating Vizzle in both the home and school           Student Outcomes
                           environments provided consistency and increased         (N=4 students diagnosed
                              progress on student outcomes. In continuing                with Autism)
                           education using Vizzle between home and school,             Study Date: 2017
                               students made progression in their learning          Applied Research Study
                                     outcomes from baseline to final.
Academic Intervention       100% of students made learning progress using             Student Outcomes
                         Vizzle combined with a touch screen assistive device.     (N=8 students diagnosed
                         86% of participants achieved all goals and objectives           with Autism)
                                                assigned.                              Study Date: 2012
                                                                                    Applied Research Study



5.2 White Papers
Our research department regularly publishes white papers grounded in research to demonstrate the
effectiveness of RethinkEd’s solutions. Recent white papers include:

    •   Professional Learning in RethinkEd’s Social and Emotional Learning Relates to Less Educator
        Stress and Burnout and Better Perceptions of Well-Being and School Connectedness (2021).
        This quasi-experimental study (involving over 1,000 educators) showed that educators who
        completed RethinkEd SEL professional learning courses showed:
            o Reduced burnout.
            o Increased sense of well-being.
            o Increased school connectedness.
    •   Effect of the RethinkEd SEL Curriculum on Student SEL Competencies (2021).
        This quasi-experimental study (involving over 20,000 students) demonstrated that students who
        engaged in the RethinkEd SEL lessons showed significant improvements (via self-assessment
        and the teacher observation and rating scale) as compared to students in the Control group who
        did not participate in the lessons. Improvements noted include:
            o Improved social behavior.
            o Reduced problem behavior.
            o Reduced emotional distress.
            o Improved self-awareness.
             o Improved school connectedness.
    •   Parent Perceptions of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies and Parent-Child
        Relationships in Children and Adolescents (2020).
        In this study, over seventy-five parents provided feedback via a survey assessing emotional and
        behavioral characteristics of their child or teen and their child-parent relationships. The results
        indicated that:
             o Most elementary parents reported low to moderate behavioral concerns, while parents
                  of teens reported more of these issues.
             o Similarly, parents of elementary students rated their children below the clinical range in
                  emotion and peer-related problems, while parents of teens rated their children in the
                  possible clinical range.
             o Parents of teens also rated their relationships with their children as being less close and
                  having more conflict than parents of elementary children.
             o This study demonstrates the need for SEL for middle and high school students to build
                  better parent-child relationships and improve behavior and emotional issues.

Please see the Appendices for full copies of the white papers.

6 Our Commitment to Supporting Diverse Learners
The RethinkEd platform helps all learners develop the critical skills they need to succeed at school and in
life. Our curriculum is culturally sensitive and representative of people from diverse backgrounds and
experiences. As one educator said on our SY20-21 survey, “the topics are relevant to the experiences of
students.” This cultural relevance is crucial for ensuring that all students can connect with the
curriculum in a meaningful way.

6.1 Universal Design for Learning
RethinkEd has been dedicated to improving education for all learners since we pioneered the field of
online Advanced Behavior Analysis (ABA) Professional Learning in 2007. Today, we are one of the only
wellness solutions that supports Tier 3 students with accessible online SEL tools, a testament to our
ongoing commitment to Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

All RethinkEd products offer differentiated learning supports, with accommodations and modifications
to ensure that our platform and content is accessible for everyone. The flexibility of our solutions
supports individualized instruction to meet learners where they are and continually challenge them to
reach their full potential.

Our platform’s fun graphics and animated reinforcers appeal to children of all ages and abilities and can
be customized to meet an individual student’s interests, encouraging engagement. Each online lesson
offers a built-in text to speech option. RethinkEd lessons and support materials feature visual supports
and concrete examples, avoiding the use of abstract terms that may be challenging for students with
developmental or learning disabilities.
6.2 Students with Disabilities/Receiving Special Education Supports
RethinkEd’s ADA-compliant platform is screen reader compatible, has closed captioning for all videos,
and provides accessibility features that allow viewers to alter colors, backgrounds, and their viewing
experiences as needed.

RethinkEd lesson plans provide detailed instructions on how to teach important skills and customize
instruction according to each student’s needs. We also include sample goals for IEP development,
strategies for generalization, and suggestions for how to reinforce skills. Staff, educators, and/or
paraprofessionals can easily implement the RethinkEd curriculum without any prior or specialized
training.

6.2.1 Accessibility Features

RethinkEd aligns with the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
2.1 (WCAG 2.1) at the AA level. RethinkEd also utilizes an AI-based application that continually optimizes
accessibility levels by remediating the website’s HTML and adapting its functionality for screen-readers
and keyboard navigation.

RethinkEd offers a variety of accessibility profile options to accommodate all users, including:

        •   Epilepsy Safe Profile: enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating
            the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color
            combinations.
        •   Visually Impaired Profile: adjusts the website so that it is accessible to most individuals
            with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataracts, Glaucoma,
            and others.
        •   Cognitive Disability Profile: provides various assistive features to help users with cognitive
            disabilities such as Autism, Dyslexia, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements
            more easily.
        •   ADHD Friendly Profile: significantly reduces distractions and noise, to help people with
            ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders browse, read, and focus on the essential
            elements more easily.
        •   Blind Users Profile (Screen-readers): adjusts the website to be compatible with screen-
            readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is installed on the
            blind user’s computer, and this site is compatible with it.
        •   Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): enables motor-impaired persons to operate
            the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use
            shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G”
            (graphics) to jump to specific elements.

Additional UI, design, and readability options include:

    •   Font adjustments: increase and decrease font size, change its family (type), adjust the
        spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
    •   Color adjustments: select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and
        monochrome and swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven
        different color options.
    •   Animations: users with epilepsy can stop all running animations, videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing
        transitions with the click of a button.
    •   Content highlighting: choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles or
        highlight focused or hovered elements only.
    •   Audio muting: users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to
        automatic audio play. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
    •   Cognitive disorders: RethinkEd utilizes a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and
        Wiktionary, allowing user to quickly lookup meanings of words, phrases, initials, etc.
    •   Additional functions: RethinkEd provides users the option to change cursor color and size,
        enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.

6.3 English Language Learners
Our Wellness resources (SEL and Mental Health) for students and adults are available in English and
Spanish, including videos captioned with both languages. RethinkCare is available in 9 different
languages.

RethinkEd’s three-tiered approach supports all K-12 English Language Learners. Our solutions’
scaffolded curriculum, which includes simplified text for the Tier 3 instructional content, helps language
learners build competencies through more visually engaging lessons. Bold, fun graphics and easy to
understand pictures provide visual cues that aid word recall while the built-in text to speech option
reinforces the text of the lesson.

6.4 Gifted Student Supports
RethinkEd meets the unique needs of gifted students, who may struggle with recognizing emotions,
managing stress, and building healthy relationships with peers. Teachers have the option to use content
from other grades if a higher (or lower) level lesson is more developmentally appropriate for an
individual student. RethinkEd’s flexible curricula also lets teachers create self-directed lessons for
students who learn better independently.

6.5 SEL and Equity
RethinkEd’s SEL curriculum topics for adults typically mirror those available for students, except for SEL
and Equity, which is focused on adult learners. The SEL and Equity course promotes culturally responsive
teaching practices and helps teachers and staff develop an understanding of their students’ lived
experiences as well as their own cultural contexts. This course helps educators feel more comfortable
discussing topics like gender, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic class with students from diverse
backgrounds. RethinkEd’s SEL and Equity training provides teachers with practical information about
how SEL can promote equity and inclusion, empowering them to better support all learners in their
classrooms.
7 Scope of Work – Student Learning
Students today are facing an unprecedented number of challenges as evidenced by declining test scores
and a steep increase in reports of mental health struggles. RethinkEd’s comprehensive suite of solutions
supports the growth of the whole child to help schools create successful communities where all students
can flourish and learn.

7.1 Flexible Lesson Delivery
RethinkEd’s flexible lesson plans make it easy for educators to implement our curriculum in a variety of
settings without any prior training. Our solutions also offer customization tools that allow teachers to
adapt the curriculum to best fit their plans. While RethinkEd’s solutions are primarily online, districts
can print materials if needed.

7.2 Student Wellness Solutions
The RethinkEd Wellness Bundle is a flexible and scalable online platform that can be customized to
meet your district’s need for a student wellness solution that is easy to implement and manage. The
Wellness Bundle includes both the RethinkEd SEL and Mental Wellness Solutions. By combining the K-
12 SEL and Mental Wellness content, our Wellness Bundle reinforces consistent behaviors and
encourages students to adopt and apply the skills they have learned both inside and outside the
classroom.

The RethinkEd Wellness Bundle lessons are 5-, 10- or 20-minutes long. Teachers can extend a lesson to
a longer time frame to fit a full class period or present it as multiple sessions throughout the week to
allow for additional practice time. Our educator pacing guide helps teachers build an individualized
model based on their specific instructional goals. The RethinkEd Professional Services Team collaborates
with educators in each district to tailor our curriculum to fit your scope and sequence implementation
plan.

The RethinkEd Wellness Bundle curriculum provides all instructional resources and materials needed to
effectively implement each lesson, along with:

    •   Teaching strategies (e.g., how to introduce, explain and wrap up each lesson) that help students
        connect with the material.
    •   Ideas for how to customize the lesson.
    •   Helpful hints for infusing SEL topics with other subjects like ELA or Social Studies for Tier 1 and 2
        students.
    •   Tips for expanding the lesson beyond the classroom.
    •   Suggestions for accommodations and modifications to meet every student’s needs.

Every lesson features an engaging video, varied student activities, and a short quiz to allow teachers to
assess learning and adapt teaching strategies as needed.
7.2.1 Developmentally Appropriate and Differentiated

Every RethinkEd Wellness Bundle lesson focuses on developmentally appropriate goals and objectives
that are based on applied learning and social psychology research. These goals and objectives build on
each other sequentially, lesson to lesson and grade to grade.




               Screen Shots from Elementary, Middle, and High School Student Videos

Each lesson includes Learn, Practice, and Dive Deeper components that break down target skills into
smaller steps, enabling scaffolding of student learning. This sequential approach allows a student to
work through a skill incrementally or advance to a higher level if warranted, providing further
opportunities for individualized learning.


                       Learn                      Practice                  Dive Deeper
                In the Learn part of      In the Practice part of       In the Dive Deeper
               the lesson, students        the lesson, students          part of the lesson,
                 are introduced to            are provided an          students apply skills
               basic content terms,           opportunity to               and strategies
              ideas, and conceptual        directly engage with           learned through
                definitions through        skills and strategies        projects, activities,
                  engaging videos,        through practice with             games, and
                   activities, and                 peers.                    reflection.
                    discussions.


We also provide differentiated teaching materials and resources for students at Tiers 1, 2 and 3 with
every lesson. Tier 1 materials align with grade-level standards, engaging students with challenging text
and multi-step activities. Tier 2 materials are less complex with simpler text and more visuals. Tier 3
materials are broken down into easy-to-understand components with an emphasis on images. The
corresponding teacher materials also include tips on modifying the lesson further for each student’s
individual needs.
 Example of Differentiated Instructional Materials for a Lesson on Awareness of Self and Others (L-R, Tiers 1, 2, 3)

7.2.2 Student Social Emotional Learning

Educators understand that supporting students’ social and emotional development is imperative today.
Multiple studies show that addressing children’s social and emotional skills at school confers lifelong
benefits. Students who receive SEL instruction are less likely to have mental health disorders, use illegal
substances, or become involved with the juvenile justice system.

The RethinkEd Wellness Bundle SEL Solution provides a complete, flexible, and scalable K-12 SEL
curriculum that focuses on pro-social skills. The curriculum is divided into 30 topics across the five core
CASEL competencies, as shown below.

 Awareness of Self
                        Self-Management            Social Skills       Social Awareness             Self-Care
    & Others
                                                                            Cultural
   Self-Knowledge           Self-Control             Fairness                                     Mindfulness
                                                                          Competence
                             Stress
      Emotions                                        Respect               Empathy               Self-Efficacy
                           Management
                                                                          Safe & Ethical
       Values                  Focus                Friendship                                      Optimism
                                                                            Behavior
   Wants & Needs         Problem-Solving          Relationships         Support Systems         Self-Compassion
                                                                             Social
   Learning Skills         Goal Setting            Cooperation                                   Self-Advocacy
                                                                         Contributions
                                                     Conflict              Actions &                Healthy
  Growth Mindset             Resilience
                                                    Resolution           Consequences              Boundaries

                                     RethinkEd SEL Student Curriculum Topics
7.2.2.1    Differentiated SEL Curriculum

To ensure that we meet the needs of all learners, the RethinkEd SEL Solution offers two differentiated
curriculum options:

    •     A K-12 curriculum with 390 grade-leveled lessons for Tier 1 students and accommodation
          suggestions for Tier 2 students.
    •     A K-12 curriculum with 120 grade-banded lessons for students who require Tier 3 support or
          special education interventions.

7.2.2.2    SEL Lesson Components

The RethinkEd SEL Solution offers a variety of different activities to meet the needs of all learners,
including but not limited to:

    •     Discussions.
    •     Group activities.
    •     Guided visualizations.
    •     Reflection sessions.
    •     Community service project ideas.
    •     Social media activities.
    •     Creative learning activities.
    •     Public speaking and presentation activities.
    •     Self-monitoring activities.

7.2.3 Transformative SEL Resources

In addition to our existing SEL curriculum, RethinkEd offers Transformative SEL Resources that support
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students with content that integrates their cultures and
recognizes the contextual factors that affect students’ experiences. Without a transformative approach,
SEL runs the risk of inadvertently furthering harmful practices that have a negative impact on BIPOC
students.

Transformative SEL acknowledges the systemic racism, disenfranchisement, and cultural erasure that
BIPOC communities experience. BIPOC students are the most marginalized in the educational system,
with lower rates of psychosocial support and higher rates of discipline, which is linked to lower rates of
graduation and a higher likelihood of exposure to the criminal justice system. BIPOC students are also
more likely to be diagnosed with behavioral disorders than receive accommodations for learning
disabilities, further limiting their potential to succeed in school.

Rather than adopting white cultural norms as seemingly “neutral” standards and placing the burden on
the students to conform to them, Transformative SEL encourages educators to recognize that
discrimination, social inequities, and cultural differences also influence behavior. By acknowledging the
implicit biases in the educational system, teachers can build stronger relationships with students based
on respect for their unique lived experiences.
RethinkEd’s Transformative SEL curriculum helps schools develop implementations that are:

    •     Culturally Responsive: Integrate students’ cultures and experiences into SEL instruction and
          acknowledge the historical, societal, and schoolwide context that impacts students’ experiences.
    •     Strength-Based: Build students’ self-efficacy by celebrating and leveraging their unique
          strengths and skills and provide them with opportunities for project-based learning, authentic
          choices, and leadership roles.
    •     Healing-Centered: Acknowledge that BIPOC students are more likely to experience racial trauma
          and adverse life experiences and create a safe and caring classroom where students feel
          affirmed and seen. Avoid using SEL instruction as punishment.
    •     Contextualized: Address historical and current injustices and inequities by attending to the ways
          schoolwide and societal structures might impact students’ experiences. Hire BIPOC staff,
          celebrate BIPOC cultures, and build connections with students’ families to create a safe and
          caring environment.
    •     Collective: Ensure that all members of the school community are building their SEL skills by
          shifting away from individualistic notions of SEL towards a sense of community building. Create
          opportunities to support staff in reflecting on any internalized bias towards students and attend
          to their own SEL needs to better serve students.

7.2.3.1       Transformative Awareness of Self and Others

RethinkEd’s Transformative Awareness of Self and Others curriculum highlights the importance of
supporting all students in building awareness of themselves and others. This focus can help students
develop self-awareness about their own identities and effectively relate to others.

RethinkEd believes that healthy identity formation is essential for all students. However, it is
increasingly valuable for BIPOC students as they cultivate a sense of their culture, values, and knowledge
from within a society that historically tends to privilege white cultural norms over others.

The RethinkEd Transformative Awareness of Self and Others competency includes:

          •     Emotions
          •     Wants and Needs
          •     Learning Skills
          •     Self-Knowledge
          •     Values
          •     Growth Mindset

7.2.3.2       Transformative Self-Management

RethinkEd’s Transformative Self-Management curriculum includes ways to help cultivate and foster
important self-management skills such as regulating emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in healthy and
productive ways.

By developing self-management skills, BIPOC students are empowered to both recognize and assert
their agency through making decisions and achieving goals.
The RethinkEd Transformative Self-Management competency focuses on:

          •     Self-Control
          •     Stress Management
          •     Focus
          •     Problem Solving
          •     Goal Setting
          •     Resilience

7.2.3.3       Transformative Social Skills

RethinkEd found that when students possess sufficient social skills they are better equipped to build and
maintain healthy relationships that prioritize their needs and the needs of others.

The Transformative Social Skills curriculum highlights the reality that BIPOC students are likely to face
biased messages in educational spaces that subtly and not so subtly tell them that they do not belong.
This is highly detrimental as a sense of belonging is an important aspect of BIPOC student’s mental
health and academic success.

The RethinkEd Transformative Social Skills competency includes:

          •     Fairness
          •     Respect
          •     Friendship
          •     Relationships
          •     Cooperation
          •     Conflict Resolution

7.2.3.4       Transformative Social Awareness

RethinkEd’s Transformative Social Awareness curriculum acknowledges that social awareness provides
students with a myriad of positive benefits such as being able to empathize with others, build strong
support systems, and feel a sense of collective investment in fostering equity and justice.

RethinkEd’s research found that BIPOC communities regularly utilize social awareness when navigating
through a world marked by racism and discrimination. A heightened sensitivity to social dynamics and
communication can help both students and adults to successfully navigate these difficult situations.

The RethinkEd Transformative Social Awareness competency focuses on:

          •     Empathy
          •     Cultural Competence
          •     Social Contributions
          •     Actions and Consequences
          •     Support Systems
          •     Safe and Ethical Behavior
7.2.3.5       Transformative Self-Care

Self-care is the practice of caring for one’s physical, social, and mental wellness. RethinkEd knows that
self-care significantly reduces stress, improves overall mood, and promotes self-empowerment and
agency in students, which is why the Transformative Self-Care curriculum is included in our
Transformative SEL resources.

Self-care benefits BIPOC students because it challenges pre-existing victimizing narratives that equate
discrimination with lack of agency. In reality, BIPOC communities consistently practice both individual
and collective forms of self-care. RethinkEd’s Transformative Self-Care curriculum emphasizes the
positive benefits of self-care and builds on practices that may already be part of the student’s culture.

The RethinkEd Transformative Self-Care competency includes:

          •     Mindfulness
          •     Self-Efficacy
          •     Optimism
          •     Self-Compassion
          •     Self-Advocacy
          •     Healthy Boundaries

7.2.4 Student Mental Wellness

The RethinkEd Mental Wellness Solution is an online K-12 curriculum that helps students develop a
greater understanding of mental health and well-being topics with strategies grounded in research and
evidence.

The Mental Wellness curriculum covers 11 topic areas:


                         Anxiety               Mental Wellness                  Trauma

                  Preventing Violence &
                                              Kindness to Animals          Healthy Identities
                        Bullying
                                             Reducing the Risk of         Digital Citizenship &
                       Depression
                                                   Suicide                   Online Safety
                                               Substance Use
                    Human Trafficking
                                                 Disorders

                               RethinkEd Mental Wellness Student Curriculum Topics

7.2.4.1       Differentiated Mental Wellness Curriculum

The RethinkEd Mental Wellness Solution curriculum supports students at all tiers and/or levels with
differentiated resources. The curriculum contains 182 grade-leveled lessons that meet the needs of Tier
1 students and include strategies for accommodations and modifications for students at Tiers 2 and 3.
7.2.4.2   Alignment to SEL Skills

Every lesson plan in the Mental Wellness Solution includes a Beyond the Lesson guide that aligns it with
lessons from the RethinkEd SEL Solution. This integration gives students opportunities to practice SEL
skills throughout the day, which in turn supports their mental wellbeing.

The Grade 10 Beyond the Lesson example below suggests various SEL topics, alongside their objectives,
to assist teachers with planning and making connections across the curricula.

 Beyond the Lesson
 Protective strategies are developed over time and with continued practice. It is important to continue to
 provide students with support in developing their SEL skills for managing their emotions and stress,
 developing resiliency, and making connections. These protective strategies have been identified as key to
 helping students reduce the risk of suicide.

 For addition resources to help students develop their protective strategies, see the following Grade 10
 SEL Lessons.

           Topic              Grade 10 Lesson                           Lesson Objective
                                                     Students will identify how their emotions change
   Emotions               Shades of Emotions
                                                     throughout a day.
                                                     Students will evaluate strategies for stress
   Stress Management      Got Stress?
                                                     management.
                                                     Students will practice breaking bad habits and
   Self-Control           Habit Help
                                                     forming good habits.
                                                     Students will identify and access a support system
   Support Systems        Role Models
                                                     with role models.
                                                     Students will learn the science of mindfulness and
   Mindfulness            Practicing Mindfulness
                                                     mindful practices.
                                                     Students will apply strategies and resources to
   Resilience             Everyday Resilience
                                                     overcome adversity.
                                                     Students will practice empathy to resolve conflicts in
   Empathy                Resolving Conflicts
                                                     relationships.
                                                     Students will develop self-compassion by accepting
   Self-Compassion        Accepting Yourself
                                                     themselves.



                           Excerpt from the Beyond the Lesson Guide for Grade 10

7.2.5 Interactive Student Learning Center

The RethinkEd Interactive Student Learning Center fosters independent learning and helps students
become more self-directed. A customizable landing page shows the student videos, quizzes,
assessments, and other interactive activities that the teacher assigns. The Interactive Student Learning
Center is grade leveled, with different views for elementary/younger and secondary/older students, to
ensure that students engage with content that’s best suited to their age group.




                           View of Elementary/Younger Student Learning Center




                             View of Secondary/Older Student Learning Center

The Interactive Student Learning Center lets students complete assignments, view related content for
extra learning, explore topics of interest, and receive alerts if they have assignments due or overdue.
This age appropriate and easy to use tool promotes student engagement in SEL and Mental Wellness
learning by responding to their individual progress and encouraging them to keep working towards their
goals.
Examples of Interactive Student Activities for Stress Management
8 Scope of Work – Professional Learning
RethinkEd Professional Learning empowers educators with a comprehensive curriculum of challenging
courses that foster continuous growth. While our courses for adults correspond to our resources for K-
12 students and support their implementation, districts can implement our Professional Learning course
independently of or prior to our K-12 solutions.

We offer both online and in-person training to accommodate the schedules and preferences of your
professional staff. Online learning can be self-directed using our extensive catalog of online courses or
delivered through video conference meetings with our experienced trainers. We can also provide onsite
group or PLC trainings for professional learning days or other events.

We recognize that every district is different when it comes to their professional learning and
development approach, which is why our solutions for adults are so flexible. Many of our districts
implement a combination of both independent online learning and in person group training to find the
right balance for their staff. RethinkEd staff work closely with you to develop a professional learning
plan that best supports your specific initiatives.

8.1 On-Demand Professional Learning
RethinkEd offers on-demand online professional learning to allow educators and staff to complete the
courses independently if desired. Courses generate certificates of completion that may be used for
continuing education hours or to support performance evaluations. Administrators can monitor all
professional learning activities via a robust Administrator Dashboard.

The RethinkEd Professional Learning Solution serves as a complete Professional Learning resource for
your school. The platform can expand to include content from multiple RethinkEd curricula. Throughout
the Professional Learning Solution, you will find:

    •   8–10-minute videos available with English and Spanish closed captioning.
    •   Discussion and extension activities for opportunities to dive deeper and/or practice new skills.
    •   Topic quizzes that test for new knowledge and support Professional Learning accountability,
        which can count as additional Continuing Education hours (30 minutes per course module).
    •   An Administrator Dashboard to track engagement with real-time reports.

8.2 Group Learning & Professional Learning Communities
Group learning sessions and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are an excellent way to facilitate
continuous learning and capacity building with your staff. RethinkEd offers live PLC sessions that can
incorporate any of the topics in our Professional Learning courses or address specific concerns of your
district. RethinkEd can also customize the content for specific groups, for example, Elementary, Middle,
or High School educators.

Group learning sessions and PLCs are delivered virtually or in-person. RethinkEd Professional Services
team members conduct virtual sessions using a state-of-the-art online learning platform. During these
convenient online sessions, attendees participate in real-time training with opportunities to share
screens, ask questions, troubleshoot, and receive feedback. RethinkEd will also come to your district for
on-site sessions that deliver a firsthand experience in a supportive training environment if preferred.

Group Learning sessions and PLCs cover:

    •   Introductory platform functionality training.
    •   Advanced platform functionality training.
    •   On-going platform functionality support.
    •   Job-embedded coaching.
    •   Topic-specific workshops based on any of our on-demand modules.

8.3 Adult Wellness & Wellness Professional Learning
The RethinkEd Wellness Professional Learning Solution engages educators and administrators in
continuous learning not only to support students, but also to develop their own personal social,
emotional, and mental wellness. Our Wellness Professional Learning Solution was developed by a team
of experts in the fields of medicine, psychology, mental health, and SEL. It includes SEL and Mental
Wellness content that complements the RethinkEd K-12 curriculum to create a unified experience for
both adult and student learners in the school community.




                  RethinkEd Experts who Developed the Wellness Professional Learning Series

Most of the topics covered in the RethinkEd Wellness Professional Learning Solution mirror the topics
addressed in the student curriculum. This alignment, unique to the RethinkEd curriculum, prepares the
educators implementing the student curriculum to model the same skills that the students are learning.
While implementing both the K-12 and Professional Learning programs together offers the most
effective approach to developing a positive school culture, districts can implement the Professional
Learning solution independently if needed.

                                        Social and Emotional Learning Topics
                                                                                                                     Mental Wellness
  Awareness of            Self-                                 Social                                                   Topics
                                          Social Skills                           Self-Care      SEL & Equity
  Self & Others        Management                             Awareness
                                                                                                   Culturally
                                                               Cultural                                            Preventing Violence &
 Self-Knowledge         Self-Control        Fairness                            Mindfulness       Responsive
                                                             Competence                                                  Bullying
                                                                                                   Teaching

                         Stress                                                                   Addressing            Depression
    Emotions                                Respect            Empathy           Self-Efficacy
                       Management                                                                  Injustice        Human Trafficking
                                                                                                 Leveraging SEL      Mental Wellness
                                                            Safe & Ethical
        Values             Focus           Friendship                             Optimism         to Promote
                                                              Behavior
                                                                                                      Equity        Kindness to Animals
                                                                                                                   Reducing the Risk of
                                                               Support                           The Impact of           Suicide
 Wants & Needs        Problem-Solving     Relationships                        Self-Compassion
                                                               Systems                           Implicit Biases      Substance Use
                                                                                                                        Disorders
                                                                                                                          Trauma
                                                                Social
  Learning Skills       Goal Setting      Cooperation                           Self-Advocacy                       Developing Health
                                                             Contributions
                                                                                                                        Identities

                                            Conflict          Actions &           Healthy                           Digital Citizenship &
 Growth Mindset          Resilience
                                           Resolution       Consequences         Boundaries                            Online Safety



                    RethinkEd SEL and Mental Health Topics in the Professional Learning Series for Adults

8.3.1 Social Emotional Learning Professional Learning

Districts that select the RethinkEd Professional Learning Solution for SEL have access to:

    •      34 on-demand, video-based, expert-led modules that cover five competencies of SEL as well as
           SEL and Equity.
    •      Lessons directly correlated to the RethinkEd SEL student curriculum.

8.3.2 Mental Wellness Professional Learning

Districts that select the RethinkEd Professional Learning Solution for Mental Wellness have access to:

    •      On-Demand, video-based training suite with expert-led modules that cover 11 mental health
           topics.
    •      Lessons directly correlated to the RethinkEd Mental Wellness student curriculum.
    •      Additional FAQ videos that address educators’ questions regarding implementation and the
           importance of having discussions about mental wellness with their students.
8.3.3 RethinkCare Adult Wellness

The RethinkCare program includes over 9,000 training opportunities, from mini-courses, daily
meditation sessions, and articles, to yoga classes and other exercises, as well as skill challenges that
encourage healthy habits. Users can access the platform via a smartphone app or website connected to
the internet. The content is available in 9 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese,
Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Polish), making it accessible for diverse learners.

RethinkCare encourages users to participate in micro-learning video and audio sessions with coaching,
meditation, journaling, and physical exercise activities, providing the variety necessary to engage busy
professionals. Users can choose 5-minute daily sessions, as well as customize sessions on more in-depth
topics by selecting different lengths (1-20 minutes).

8.3.3.1    Personal Wellbeing Collection

The RethinkCare Personal Wellbeing collection provides a robust series of unique sessions to help
school staff foster resilience, mindfulness, and positivity. RethinkCare teaches users how to reduce
anxiety, practice meditation, and boost physical health with topics such as:

    •     Learn to Meditate.
    •     Reduce Stress and Anxiety.
    •     Be Happier.
    •     Take One-Minute Breaks.
    •     Practice Yoga.
    •     Sleep Better.

Within each topic, users can choose from a variety of courses that provide tips, techniques, and further
resources. Example courses include:
8.3.3.2    Professional Resilience Collection

The RethinkCare professional resilience collection provides a robust series of unique sessions focused
on fostering personal growth, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture. It
also offers tools and skill-building courses designed to help leaders and administrators take a proactive
role in creating a healthy culture for their staff. The Authors and Certifications Series shares insights
from industry leaders on how to enhance wellbeing and mindfulness at work.

RethinkCare’s Professional Resilience Solution supports employee success with topics such as:

    •     Build Emotional Intelligence.
    •     Improve Relationships.
    •     Develop a Growth Mindset.
    •     Manage Career Stress.
    •     Boost Physical Health.
    •     Authors and Certifications Series.
    •     Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Example Courses include:




                     Please see the Appendices for the full RethinkCare course catalog

8.3.3.3    Success Toolkits

While users can engage with the RethinkCare program independently, the program also helps teams
train together to create a sense of community. The RethinkCare program provides administrators and
team leaders with Success Toolkits that include ready-made resources like facilitation guides and team
challenges to make planning and implementing group learning sessions or Professional Learning
Communities (PLCs) easy. The Success Toolkits also offer strategies that encourage engagement and
build community, like creating employee clubs, using fun challenges to motivate staff, and leading
mindful team meetings.
8.3.3.4   Team Training Guides

Team Training Guides help groups forge connections,
collaborate, and successfully manage everyday challenges and
conflicts that can hold them back and impact the wellbeing of
both staff and students.

Courses that include a Team Training Guide feature a blue icon
of a small group on the Course image. Each team training guide
provides support for facilitators to easily lead sessions or PLCs
that combine use of the RethinkCare videos along with further
discussion activities to encourage sharing, growth, and team
development.

8.3.3.5   Tools to Drive Engagement

RethinkCare provides resources to help boost adoption and increase engagement including course
catalogs; templates for implementation, pre-launch, and launch communications; and instructions on
how to create specific learning paths for teams. Our robust data collection and reporting tools make it
easy for administrators to track and report on user engagement across the district.

We also offer theme/topic-based guides for campaigns to keep staff engaged with the platform.
Administrators can implement monthly campaigns or customize a schedule for the district or building
depending on their needs. Every campaign includes communication and messaging templates,
newsletter blurbs, articles, team challenges, handouts and posters to promote the theme.

These campaigns can be planned collaboratively with leadership, school champions and administrative
staff to encourage buy-in and create a sense of ownership for all participants. RethinkCare’s resources
make it easy for districts to create and sustain a culture of wellbeing throughout the year.

8.3.3.6   Resources to Support Return on Investment (ROI)

Administrators with fiscal or budgetary responsibilities need to know if the programs they implement
provide a positive Return on Investment (ROI). RethinkCare’s built-in ROI calculator can help you gain
insights into progress with your engagement goals and metrics pertaining to absenteeism, productivity,
turnover, and wellbeing claims.

8.3.3.7   Resources that Align with Your District Values

RethinkEd’s flexible tools can be customized to align with the unique needs and values of each of our
partner districts. This is especially important for planning and implementing successful Professional
Learning for educators. RethinkCare can recommend topics based on common industry personality tests
and competency tools such as the DISC or Meyers Briggs evaluation that may be in use in your district.
We also offer an easy-to-use tool that aligns RethinkCare topics and sessions directly to your individual
district or school values.
8.3.3.8   Resources to Support Growth Opportunities for Staff

RethinkCare offers certification programs for Human Resources professionals, school champions,
administrators, and staff. These are great opportunities to build capacity and recognize team members’
accomplishments in the RethinkCare program. Courses are all available online and can typically be
completed in 90-120 minutes.

9 Parent & Caregiver Resources
Parent and caregiver engagement is an essential component for creating positive learning
environments. RethinkEd’s solutions include resources for Parents and Caregivers to keep them
informed about their student’s activities. By fostering collaboration between school and home
RethinkEd solutions encourage consistency and retention of learning.

9.1 Wellness
The most effective learning requires a collaborative approach that involves everyone from district
leadership to educators to families working together to ensure students receive the support they need.
Our parent/caregiver resources, which are available in English and Spanish, offer a wide-range of tools
to promote home-school collaboration, including:

     •    Home Connection Letters that provide the parent/caregiver with information about social
          and emotional learning and mental wellness learning that happens during instructional time
          at school, along with activities that the parent can use with their child at home.

     •    Access to RethinkEd SEL on-demand modules. All parents and caregivers (with district
          approval) can access online, video-based SEL modules where they can learn more about
          critical topics to support their own emotional wellness.

     •    Access to RethinkEd Mental Wellness on-demand modules. All parents and caregivers (with
          district approval) can access online, video-based mental wellness modules where they can
          learn more about critical topics to support their own mental wellness. District leaders can track
          parent access to these modules in the Administrator Dashboard.

     •    Access to RethinkEd student curriculum content. All parents and caregivers (with district
          approval) can access the RethinkEd Wellness Bundle (SEL and Mental Wellness) student
          curriculum to support their child during virtual/independent learning or with skills they are
          practicing in the classroom. Family members can also review the lesson if their child is
          struggling with an assignment.

     •    Access to RethinkEd Parent Resource Toolkit. All parents have access to an online toolkit that
          contains videos, expert-led webinars, and articles pertaining to SEL and mental wellness
          topics, supplementing the student curriculum with tools for parents to address issues of most
          relevance for their child.
                        Example of Parent/Caregiver Access to the RethinkEd Program


10 Scope of Work – Assessment & Tracking Tools
RethinkEd’s solutions are a comprehensive resource for data collection and progress monitoring, with
tracking tools for both educators and administrators.

10.1 Screening & Assessment Data Compatibility
RethinkEd’s solutions can also ingest data from other platforms via API or SFTP.

10.2 Wellness Assessment
Our wellness solutions, SEL and RethinkCare, offer different tools for tracking user participation and
progress.

10.2.1 Social Emotional Learning

10.2.1.1 Student Wellness Self-Assessment/Screener

RethinkEd partnered with the Educational Records Bureau (ERB) for the Student Wellness Self-
Assessment for grades 3-12. ERB is an industry-leading independent educational advisory who, for more
than 90 years, have provided students and families with the tools and insights they need to accurately
track student progress and help every student reach their unique learning goals.

The RethinkEd Student Wellness Self-Assessment asks students to reflect on and evaluate their own SEL
skills. Educators can then make data-based decisions about SEL interventions by evaluating results for a
single student or the whole class. Multiple studies have shown that self-report is an effective and
valuable tool for evaluating SEL skills in students (e.g., West, Buckley, Krachan, & Bookman, 2017).

The Student Wellness Self-Assessment focuses on academic, career, and citizenship topics. It uses
positively phrased items to protect against discouraging students and measures concrete, observable,
and malleable behaviors that can be improved through instruction and practice. The tool provides the
option of conducting pre/post surveys, with Fall and Spring versions of the assessment available.

Students complete the Self-Assessment (typically in approximately 15 minutes) via their Student
Learning Center. Educators can view results in individual, aggregate (group summary), and roster (by
classroom) formats. Results include an overall SEL competency scale score and norm-referenced
statistics that link directly back to the RethinkEd SEL curriculum. Administrators can also view trends
across their district to support and inform current wellness initiatives.




                            Example of SEL Student Self-Assessment Score Report
                         Example of SEL Student Self-Assessment Group Score Report

10.2.1.2 SEL Classroom Rating Scale

The SEL Solution’s Classroom Rating Scale for grades 3-12 allows educators to rank the SEL skills of
students in their classroom with a simple eight question assessment. Teacher ratings are a well-accepted
and valid tool for evaluating SEL skills in students (e.g., Jones, Greenberg, & Crowley, 2015).

The SEL Classroom Rating Scale enables educators to assess their entire classroom quickly and easily on
the five dimensions of socio-emotional competencies defined by CASEL. The eight-question assessment
provides reporting metrics for the classroom, as well as for individual students. After completion,
educators can view recommended lessons that correspond to the RethinkEd student curriculum to
directly address the unique needs of their classroom. Additionally, educators can view student and
classroom progress over time by comparing results from previous assessments.

10.2.1.3 SEL Knowledge Quizzes

Knowledge Quizzes are available for all lessons in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 curriculum. Students complete
and submit the three-question quiz via their digital Student Learning Center. These Knowledge Quizzes
can function as pre/post assessments, end of topic quizzes, and tools for monitoring retention of
information over time.
Students receive immediate results on their quiz performance. Educators can disaggregate Knowledge
Quiz results, for example, by classroom progress on a specific quiz or by students’ individual progress.
They can also leave feedback for the student and re-assign or unassign the quiz.




                        Example of Knowledge Quiz Question in Spanish - Student View
                        Immediate feedback on the quiz performance – Student View




                    Example of Classroom Knowledge Quiz Reporting Tool – Educator View

10.2.2 RethinkCare Analytics and Reporting

The RethinkCare program provides a variety of opportunities for tracking usage and collecting data.
Individuals keep track of their own personal journey with progress indicators for each topic and
collection. Administrators assess key metrics through the RethinkCare Administrator Dashboard.

10.2.2.1 RethinkCare Individual Tracking

Every person using the RethinkCare program has access to their own tracking dashboard called “My
Journey” where they can see their progress and celebrate achievements. Metrics include:

    •   Number of minutes of training completed.
    •   Number of consecutive days engaged with program content.
    •   Number of sessions and courses completed.
    •   Badges earned for learning, practicing, and mastering key skills, as well as engaging in quick tips
        and strategies for wellbeing.
    •   Links to sessions or courses recommended by colleagues.




                                      Examples of My Journey Metrics

10.2.2.2 RethinkCare Administrator Dashboard

The RethinkCare platform provides administrators with access to a robust data dashboard to enable
real-time monitoring of over 20 key metrics such as:

    •   Adoption.
    •   Usage.
    •   Engagement.
    •   Satisfaction ratings.
    •   Course completion.
    •   Most popular sessions and more.

The easy-to-read Administrator Dashboard displays meaningful data for any date range needed to
inform effective decision-making. Filtering tools help zoom in on specific data, such as the type of device
used to access the platform.

Examples of some of the metrics from the administrator dashboards are included below:
10.3 Professional Learning Courses Assessment
Each user has an online Professional Learning Center where they can monitor progress towards
completion of on-demand learning modules. Users can track progress within each of their training
courses or within their overall training plan, view quiz scores, and download completion certificates.




                      Example of staff training dashboard and in-module progress tracker

10.4 Administrator Dashboard
The RethinkEd platform features an intuitive set of data collection tools that enable administrators to
monitor user participation and training outcomes across the whole school community. Our
Administrator Dashboard displays meaningful data with detailed graphs and progress reports to guide
decision-making. As part of each district’s implementation plan, the RethinkEd Professional Services
team provides trainings for district leaders on how to access, interpret, and export data from the
platform.

Administrators can use the Dashboard to:

    •   Evaluate engagement and utilization by tracking staff and student usage.
    •   Monitor staff professional learning progress.
    •   View student assessment results and lesson areas taught.
    •   Assess the frequency of positive or negative student behavior.

Data and analysis are available for any date range needed. All data can be viewed by district, building,
and individual (depending on user access levels) in disaggregated and aggregated formats.
Administrators can download data in a variety of file formats for use in Excel or other data-driven
programs. The RethinkEd Administrator Dashboard makes it easy to formulate reports and share data
with other stakeholders.




                             Example of Administrator Dashboard (Interventions)


10.5 RethinkEd District Reports
RethinkEd professionals also create detailed reports for each district’s leadership team on a quarterly
basis. These reports reflect the goals and objectives of the district and facilitate in-depth analysis for
implementation evaluation and other reporting purposes.
11 RethinkEd Alignments
RethinkEd’s solutions align with multiple frameworks and initiatives, including the Collaborative for
Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), Trauma-Informed Care, and Restorative Practice.
RethinkEd also aligns with state learning standards across the nation.

11.1 Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
The RethinkEd SEL Solution is fully aligned to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional
Learning (CASEL) framework. Our curriculum topics focus on the five CASEL competencies, including Self-
Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills (Social Skills), and Responsible
Decision Making (Self-Care).

                                          CASEL Competencies
     Self-Awareness       Self-Management Social Awareness Relationship Skills                             Responsible
                                                             (Social Skills)                             Decision Making
                                                                                                            (Self-Care)
       The abilities to       The abilities to            The abilities to           The abilities to    The abilities to make
    understand one’s           manage one’s               understand the              establish and             caring and
      own emotions,        emotions, thoughts,          perspectives of and     maintain healthy and      constructive choices
  thoughts, and values         and behaviors         empathize with others,             supportive            about personal
       and how they       effectively in different     including those from        relationships and       behavior and social
   influence behavior     situations and achieve      diverse backgrounds,        effectively navigate     interactions across
  across contexts. This   goals and aspirations.     cultures, and contexts.     settings with diverse      diverse situations.
 includes capacities to      This includes the           This includes the          individuals and          This includes the
      recognize one’s       capacities to delay          capacities to feel     groups. This includes    capacities to consider
       strengths and       gratification, manage     compassion for others,        the capacities to     ethical standards and
    limitations with a        stress, and feel         understand broader       communicate clearly,      safety concerns and
 well-grounded sense          motivation and           and historical norms          listen actively,    evaluate the benefits
    of confidence and     agency to accomplish            for behavior in          cooperate, work       and consequences of
          purpose              personal and           different settings, and      collaboratively to      various actions for
                              collective goals           recognize family,        problem solve and       personal, social, and
                                                     school, and community         negotiate conflict     collective well-being
                                                     resources and supports          constructively,
                                                                                navigate settings with
                                                                                  different social and
                                                                                cultural demands and
                                                                                  opportunities, and
                                                                                  provide leadership
                                                                                and seek or offer help
                                                                                      when needed
                                                     RethinkEd SEL Topics
 •     Emotions           •    Focus                 •    Empathy               •   Cooperation          •   Healthy
 •     Self-Knowledge     •    Self-Control          •    Actions and           •   Conflict                 boundaries
 •     Learning skills    •    Stress                     consequences              resolution           •   Self-compassion
 •     Growth mindset          Management            •    Cultural              •   Respect              •   Mindfulness
 •     Values             •    Goal setting               competence            •   Relationships        •   Optimism
 •     Wants and          •    Problem-solving       •    Support systems       •   Fairness             •   Self-efficacy
       needs              •    Resilience            •    Safe and ethical      •   Friendship           •   Self-advocacy
                                                          behaviors
                                                                   •   Social
                                                                       contributions



                        11.2 Trauma-Informed Initiatives
                        Trauma is a reality for too many students today, as well as for the educators, paraprofessionals, and
                        family members who support them. The effects of trauma not only impact interpersonal relationships
                        but also students’ abilities to engage in meaningful learning in the classroom.

                        SEL skills are at the heart of any trauma-sensitive approach. By encouraging the development of SEL
                        skills in both students and adults, RethinkEd’s solutions promote healing and reduce the potential for
                        traumatization in your school community and beyond.

                        Our curriculum aligns with the principles of Trauma-Informed Care, including Safety, Choice,
                        Collaboration, Trust, Empowerment, and Intersectionality. The RethinkEd SEL and mental health student
                        curricula and corresponding Professional Learning Solution help reduce the effects of trauma and
                        potential for re-traumatization at school by promoting:

                            •    Safe behaviors.
                            •    Ethical decision-making.
                            •    Self-care to manage stress and prevent burnout.
                            •    Social support systems that help both adults and students build resilience and develop emotion
                                 regulation skills.

                                                               RethinkEd SEL Solution Content Areas                        RethinkEd
                                               Awareness                                                                    Mental
                                                                Self-                           Social
                                                of Self &                     Social Skills                  Self-Care     Wellness
                                                             Management                       Awareness
                                                 Others                                                                     Content
                                Safety              ✔             ✔                ✔             ✔              ✔              ✔
Principles of Trauma-




                                Choice             ✔              ✔                ✔             ✔              ✔                ✔
    Informed Care




                           Collaboration           ✔              ✔                ✔             ✔              ✔                ✔

                                Trust              ✔              ✔                ✔             ✔              ✔                ✔

                          Empowerment              ✔              ✔                ✔             ✔              ✔                ✔

                         Intersectionality         ✔              ✔                ✔             ✔              ✔                ✔



                        The RethinkEd Professional Learning Solution also provides educators with a culturally competent
                        understanding of the intersectional nature of trauma and its impacts. Our Professional Services team
                        works collaboratively with district leadership to design an implementation plan that meets the unique
                                     needs of your school community and aligns with any established trauma-informed care initiatives
                                     already in place.

                                     11.3 Restorative Practices Initiatives
                                     Research shows that punitive disciplinary approaches that exclude students from schools through
                                     suspensions, expulsions, and referrals are counterproductive, while restorative practices can transform
                                     student behavior and create a climate of safety, accountability, and fairness. Restorative strategies
                                     improve relationships within the school community, not only between students, but also between
                                     students and educators, and even among educators themselves.

                                     RethinkEd’s alignment with restorative practices helps prevent problem behaviors, promotes
                                     constructive conflict resolution, and supports the social and emotional growth of all learners in the
                                     community. The RethinkEd SEL Solution provides training in the social and emotional skills essential for
                                     both students and adults to make restorative practices truly successful. Our Professional Services team
                                     works collaboratively with district leadership during initial planning to develop an SEL implementation
                                     that aligns to any existing restorative practices initiatives.

                                     The RethinkEd Wellness Bundle incorporates the principles of Restorative Justice, Restorative Structure,
                                     and Relationship Building, which in turn align with the CASEL competencies, creating a seamless
                                     approach to sustaining a culture of accountability, trust, and respect.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              RethinkEd SEL Skills
                                                                        Awareness of                                                                                       Self-                                                                                                                                              Social
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Social Skills                                                                                                                                         Self-Care
                                                                       Self and Others                                                                                  Management                                                                                                                                          Awareness
                                                                                                                           Exhibits determination and
                                                                   Develops understanding of



                                                                                               Develops understanding of




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            compassion, and optimism
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Sets health boundaries for
                                                                                                                                                        Demonstrates self-control




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Communicates assertively




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Exhibits self-efficacy, self-
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Demonstrates knowledge




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Demonstrates respectful
                                                                                                                                                                                                              of problem-solving steps
                                                                   oneself including values




                                                                                                                                                                                    Sets and achieves goals




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Demonstrates kindness




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Demonstrates safe and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Demonstrates cultural




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Demonstrates self-



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               oneself and others
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Resolves conflict




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ethical behavior
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and effectively




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                competency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and fairness




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            effectively
                                                                   and needs




                                                                                                                           resilience
                                                                                               emotions




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          advocacy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                behavior




                                                Shows
                                                kindness                                                                                                           •                                                                         •                       •                         •                    •                       •                        •
                                                Creates trust
                                                                         •                                                                                         •                                                                         •                       •                         •                    •                       •                        •                                              •
Restorative Practices

                        Relationship Building




                                                Demonstrates
                                                empathy                  •                          •                                                              •                                                                         •                       •                         •                    •                       •                        •
                                                Demonstrates
                                                respect                  •                                                                                         •                                                                         •                       •                         •                    •                       •                        •                                              •
                                                Listens actively
                                                                                                                                                                   •                                                                         •                       •                         •                    •                       •                        •
                                                Uses affective
                                                statements                                                                       •                                                                                                                                   •                         •                                            •                        •                       •                                                        •
                                                Uses
                                                restorative                                                                      •                                                                                                                                   •                         •                                            •                        •                       •                                                        •
                                                questions
              Proactive
              circles               •     •            •     •           •     •           •     •      •      •
Restorative
 Structure


              Impromptu
              conversations                                              •     •           •     •             •
              Restorative
              conferences           •     •                              •     •           •     •             •
              Re-entry
              circles                                  •     •           •     •           •     •      •      •   •
              Identifies who
              has been                                 •     •           •     •           •     •      •      •   •
Restorative




              harmed and
  Justice




              how
              Repairs the
              harm                                     •     •           •     •           •     •      •      •   •
              Restores the
              relationship     •    •     •     •      •     •     •     •     •     •     •     •      •      •   •

   11.4 Standards-Based Instruction
   Many states and districts use a Standards-Based approach linked to their state’s academic learning
   standards. RethinkEd offers alignment to state learning standards throughout our solutions. The
   RethinkEd professional services and development teams can also create customized content as needed
   to support your state or district's goals. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs or to schedule a
   demonstration in your district.

   12 Flexible Implementation
   RethinkEd’s Professional Services team partners with you to develop an implementation plan
   customized for your unique district. Our flexible solutions can adapt to integrate seamlessly into a
   district’s existing plans to meet your specific strategic goals. Throughout our partnership, RethinkEd
   collaborates with you to successfully implement a simple to follow program that achieves meaningful
   positive outcomes in your schools.

   The RethinkEd Professional Services team is ready to begin implementation as soon as contracts are
   finalized. We kick off with strategy workshops with leadership to build the plan and determine any
   concurrent technology/data integration needs. After completion of the initial plan, the RethinkEd
   Professional Services team follows up regularly (typically quarterly) to review progress with district
   leaders and discuss any changes the district may require. Implementation and Professional Learning
   planning will be ongoing for the duration of our partnership.

   Implementation planning discussions typically include topics such as:

          •       Determination of long-term goal(s) and short-term benchmarks.
          •       Strategies for encouraging stakeholder awareness, engagement, and ongoing communication.
          •       Technology/integration needs.
          •       Identification of key implementation staff and/or trainers across the district who will be
                  responsible for day-to-day implementation.
          •    Professional Learning needs for all instructional, implementation, and support staff (initial and
               ongoing).
          •    Parent awareness and involvement.
          •    Analysis and evaluation of implementation.
          •    Any other topics that may be of interest or concern for your district.

     12.1 Sample Implementation Plans
     The RethinkEd Professional Services team will create a robust and detailed implementation plan that
     will become the working document used throughout the partnership. An example of a Wellness
     Implementation plan is provided below.
                                             Leadership & Implementation Planning Meetings
  Progress        Audience             Time/Date                        Objective                                    Outcome
 Not started     Leadership       Contract start date Review district goals for RethinkEd program      Implementation plan in placedetailing
                   Team                               implementation and develop implementation        goals, responsibilities, and supports for
                                                                          plan                                     academic year

 Not started     Leadership         4-6 weeks after      Meeting with Leadership Team to review        Leadership Team is informed andmakes
                   Team                  initial          initial implementation and datato date       timely data- based decisions regarding
                                    implementation                                                            implementation success.

 Not started     Leadership            Quarterly         Meeting with Leadership Team toreview          Leadership Team is informed andmakes
                   Team                                    data to date and progress towards            timely data- based decisions regarding
                                                                  implementation plan                          implementation success.

                                                 Account Set-Up/Integration/Maintenance
  Progress        Audience           Time/Date                            Objective                                  Outcome
Not started    LeadershipTeam     Contract start date       Initial meeting with team to discuss      Educators and students have access to
                     /IT                                   account set up and integration options           their RethinkEd accounts

Not started    LeadershipTeam            TBD               Account set up is completed and livefor    Educators and students have access to
                     /IT                                                    users                           their RethinkEd accounts
                                                  Stakeholder Communication & Awareness
   Progress       Audience             Time/Date                         Objective                                    Outcome
Not started    Principals/Local    Prior to Training              RethinkEd platform will be            Building Level administration have a
                 Leadership                                reviewed with the principals, assistant.    working knowledge of the importance of
                                                               principals, and other designated       implementing MTSS. They will be familiar
                                                            leadership. Implementation goals and        with the features and benefits of the
                                                                    plan will be reviewed.             RethinkEd platform and understand the
                                                                                                            expectations and outcomes.

Not started    Implementation      Prior to training/       Implementation leads will receive an     Implementation teams are informed and
                    Leads               formal            introduction to RethinkEd, expectations, aware of district expectations for using and
                                   implementation        and benchmarks for implementation with         supporting RethinkEd with assigned
                                                                            educators                               classrooms
Not started       Educators        Prior to training/     Educators will receive an introduction to    Educators are informed and aware of
                                        formal           RethinkEd, expectations, and benchmarks district expectations for using RethinkEd in
                                   implementation                      for implementation                        their classrooms
                  Parents/                TBD               District or local leadership will inform    Parents are informed and aware of
Not started      Caregivers                               parents and caregivers of the RethinkEd     RethinkEd being used to support their
                                                              initiative as well as the vision and               child’s learning.
                                                                 goals for desired outcomes.
                                     Professional Learning and Training-Initial Functionality
Progress          Audience       Time/Date                         Objective                                      Outcome
Not started   Implementation         TBD            Teams will receive independent learning       Implementation Leads and Educators
                 leads and                          guides and resources to support getting       have a foundational knowledge of the
                educators                            started with learningthe basics of the         RethinkEd platform and can begin
                                                      RethinkEd programfor professional            professional learning and instruction
                                                            learning and instruction.

Not started   Implementation         TBD           Implementation leads will attend a session      Implementation Leads are supporting
                   leads                           that will:                                    educators and their classrooms with best
                                                   •    provide a deeper dive into the            practice for MTSS implementation with
                                                        importance MTSS                                         RethinkEd
                                                   •    review functionality questions from
                                                        independent learning
                                                   •    discuss instruction application and
                                                        best practices

Not started    Sessions for:         TBD           Educators will attend a session                 Educators are engaged in ongoing on-
               Elementary                          that will:                                        demand professional learning and
                Educators                          •    provide a deeper dive into the            incorporating MTSS best practices with
                    &                                   importance of MTSS                             their students via RethinkEd
                Secondary                          •    review functionality questions from
                Educators                               independent learning
                                                   •    review scope and sequence and
                                                        expectations and discuss
                                                        application and pacing

                                      Ongoing Professional Learning & Capacity Building
  Progress        Audience        Time/Date                       Objective                                       Outcome
Not started    Implementation      Monthly       Implementation Lead Cohorts will meet              District builds internal capacity and
              Leads Elementary                   monthly for a sessionto include:                        develops turnkey trainers.
                 Cohort (s)                      •    Review implementation progress             Implementation leads are informed and
                                                      (data review and discussion)                can make timely data-based decisions
              Implementation                     •    Determine celebrations and supports         about upcoming supports tomaintain
              Leads Secondary                         for the month ahead.                         implementation success and fidelity.
                 Cohort (s)                      •    Dive deeper into program
                                                      functionality and advanced features.

Not started      Educators        Quarterly        Educators will participate in a PLC session      Educators are supported with their
                                                       designed to support applicationof          implementation with opportunities to
                                                        knowledge acquired from their              discussunderstanding, ask questions
                                                    PROFESSIONAL LEARNING modules. Will          regarding implementation or topics, and
                                                        include opportunities for active           share strategies and ideas to support
                                                      responding, small and whole group                     application fidelity.
                                                            interactions and sharing.



     12.2 Scope & Sequence Models
     RethinkEd can help districts customize a scope and sequence for their schools or provide examples for
     schools to follow as shown below.
12.2.1 Example of a Weekly SEL Scope and Sequence Model

     Week 1              Week 2               Week 3               Week 4              Week 5
 Awareness of Self   Awareness of Self    Awareness of Self    Awareness of Self    Awareness of
   and Others          and Others           and Others           and Others        Self and Others
  Self-Knowledge         Emotions              Values          Wants and Needs      Learning Skills
     Week 6               Week 7               Week 8               Week 9           Week 10
 Awareness of Self                                                                     Self-
                     Self-Management     Self-Management       Self-Management
   and Others                                                                       Management
                                              Stress
 Growth Mindset        Self-Control                                  Focus         Problem-Solving
                                            Management
     Week 11             Week 12             Week 13               Week 14            Week 15
 Self-Management     Self-Management         Social Skills        Social Skills      Social Skills

   Goal Setting         Resilience            Fairness              Respect           Friendship
     Week 16             Week 17              Week 18              Week 19            Week 20
    Social Skills       Social Skills        Social Skills     Social Awareness    Social Awareness
                                              Conflict             Cultural
   Relationships       Cooperation                                                    Empathy
                                             Resolution          Competence
     Week 21             Week 22              Week 23             Week 24             Week 25
 Social Awareness    Social Awareness     Social Awareness     Social Awareness       Self-Care
   Safe & Ethical                              Social             Actions &
                     Support Systems                                                 Mindfulness
     Behavior                               Contributions       Consequences
     Week 26             Week 27              Week 28             Week 29             Week 30
     Self-Care           Self-Care            Self-Care            Self-Care          Self-Care
                                                                                      Healthy
   Self-Efficacy        Optimism          Self-Compassion        Self-Advocacy
                                                                                     Boundaries

                           Example of a weekly SEL Scope and Sequence Model

12.2.2 Example of a Weekly Mental Wellness Scope and Sequence Model

                                             September
                                National Suicide Prevention Month
                             Lesson Topic: Reducing the Risk of Suicide
                                              October
                                    Bullying Prevention Month
                            Lesson Topic: Preventing Bullying & Violence
                                             November
                                    Runaway Prevention Month
                                    Lesson Topic: Healthy Identities
                                               December
                                 National Stress-Free Holidays Month
                                          Lesson Topic: Anxiety
                                                 January
                                Human Trafficking Prevention Month
                                    Lesson Topic: Human Trafficking
                                                February
                                   Random Acts of Kindness Month
                                   Lesson Topic: Kindness to Animals
                                                  March
                                      Self-Harm Awareness Month
                                        Lesson Topic: Depression
                                                   April
                                 National Alcohol Awareness Month
                                Lesson Topic: Substance Use Disorders
                                                   May
                                   Mental Health Awareness Month
                                     Lesson Topic: Mental Wellness
                                                   June
                                         Internet Safety Month
                           Lesson Topic: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

       Example of a monthly themed Mental Health Awareness and Prevention Scope and Sequence Model


13 On-Going Support
RethinkEd provides comprehensive support for the duration of the partnership to ensure that your
district’s implementation is successful. A dedicated professional services team in your geographic region
will be assigned to your district so that RethinkEd staff get to know your unique strengths and challenges
to develop an implementation plan that fits your needs. Our ongoing support services help sustain the
success of our solutions so that RethinkEd has a lasting positive impact on your schools.

13.1 Customer Success Team Support
We understand the need for support on demand. A live chat is available so that teachers can quickly
reach out to our team for support. RethinkEd’s Customer Success Team also responds to general
inquiries through live chat, email, and live phone support. After business hours (9am-6pm EST), we offer
an email and ticketing system for customers to report issues.
14 Appendices
14.1 Demo Account Access
RethinkEd is pleased to offer demo account access for your review.



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14.2 Lessons - Social Emotional Learning Curriculum

14.3 Lessons - Mental Wellness Curriculum

14.4 Research/Effectiveness - SEL and Mental Health Experts

14.5 Research/Effectiveness - The Research Behind RethinkEd SEL

14.6 Research/Effectiveness - White Paper- Professional Development in
     RethinkEd’s Social Emotional Learning Relates to Less Educator Stress and
     Burnout and Better Perceptions of Well-Being and School Connectedness

14.7 Research/Effectiveness - White Paper- Parent Perceptions of SEL
     Competencies and Relationships

14.8 Research/Effectiveness - White Paper-Effect of the RethinkEd SEL Curriculum
     on Student SEL Competencies

14.9 Research/Effectiveness- RethinkCare Experts

14.10 Professional Learning - RethinkCare Course Catalog

14.11 Professional Learning - Course Catalog

14.12 RethinkEd Technology Specifications