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    Looking to start your social and emotional learning journey? Fill out the form below to request a proposal for your organization.


    Helps thousands of students develop their social and emotional skills.

    The DESSA Comprehensive SEL System includes:
    • Universal Screener to identify students' current social and emotional skill levels
    • research-based assessment to pinpoint specific strengths and areas for improvement on 8 core competencies
    • A tool to bolster social and emotional skills through Growth Strategies and Foundational Practices
    • An early warning indicator used to identify and prevent discipline infractions from occurring

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    "For funding, it’s been amazing to be able to provide the data to show donors and granting organizations what we’re doing and that we have results. 
    It's a reliable measure and we love it!"

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    - Kirk Lowis, 
    Portage Community Center (MI)