Tired of school improvement efforts that fall flat? Discover why focusing on perceptual data—not just acronyms like MTSS and PBIS—is the game-changer for real academic success. Learn how to use culture insights to create the conditions for collective efficacy and drive true student achievement. Ready to break the cycle?

Leaders reaching out to CEE are surprised to learn that “neutrality”, that soft, fluffy aggregation of “Meh?”, is actually a lurking threat. How big of a threat? Leaders want to neutralize all threats to a healthy organizational culture, but simply don’t have all the data they need.

CEE’s survey data and visualizations make the hidden threats visible and actionable. Read on to learn how leaders tackle the challenge of fluffy neutrality. 

Tired of the same old school improvement plans, activities, and initiatives? Does your school’s improvement trajectory feel like yo-yo dieting? Armed with the knowledge, evidence, and techniques necessary to measure and improve your school culture will lead to that school transformation you and your school deserves this year. Read this series to arm yourself and your school with the critical “how-tos” necessary to do this work.

Screener data, by itself, will not result in improved outcomes for systems or the students they serve. Screener data that is actionable requires professionals to take action. While this seems patently obvious, it warranted being addressed by Romer et al (2020): “There is an ethical responsibility to enact meaningful decisions on said data (i.e., “screen to intervene”). It is unethical to collect data that requires the use of school time and/ or resources, without utilizing the data to inform service delivery.”

This means that even if districts understand the research-backed rationale for using a SEB screener, and remove barriers to commitment, and follow a best-practice roadmap to implementation, nothing will have changed if action is not taken to change what students see, hear, and experience as a result.

In this 3rd of our 4-part series, we will turn our attention to creating the roadmap for and indicators of a successful multi-faceted SEB screener implementation.

Setting the Stage for SEB Screenings

The journey toward implementing Social Emotional Behavioral (SEB) screenings is rooted in a deep-seated recognition of their intrinsic value: these screenings are a pivotal element in sculpting an educational environment that not only nurtures academic prowess but also fortifies the mental and emotional resilience of students. It is a proactive stance, one that underlines the commitment of educational leaders to embrace the multifaceted nature of student growth and well-being. By instituting SEB screenings, schools lay a strong foundation for a support system that is attuned to the holistic needs of students, recognizing that academic success is inextricably linked to social and emotional health.

Embracing SEB screenings is, therefore, a strategic and research-informed decision that can lead to a transformative educational culture—one where every student can thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment. The following items provided are the road markers districts need to be aware of to determine whether they are on the road to a quality implementation of a screener or veering off course.