Tour the DESSA System


    The DESSA Comprehensive SEL System, featuring the Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) gives you a turn-key, simple way to quickly screen students to understand their social and emotional strengths and areas for improvement, as well as Growth Strategies and Foundational Practices to make improvements. 

    Learn more about the DESSA System by filling out the form to the right. You will receive:
    • Video overview of the system 
    • Sample Report
    • Sample Growth Strategy
    • SEL Resource Toolkit
    • A helpful email series to learn more
    • Support from our SEL Specialists to learn more about how to integrate social and emotional learning in your school, district, or organization.
    Academic achievement is proven to be influenced by social and emotional resiliency, which is why understanding the "Whole Child" is essential to student performance and success. 

    Experience the DESSA System Today!

    "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)