PK-12 Universal Screener

A Screener Students
Answer Honestly

Authentic, student-centered questions. Flexible topic selection. Real-time dashboards. And built-in guidance on what to do next.

Universal Screener student results dashboard showing scores for Sense of Belonging, Resilience, Self-Awareness, and Relationships
University of DelawareIn partnership with the University of Delaware

Why traditional screeners fall short

Most screeners collect data. Few create clarity or action.

Traditional Screeners

Traditional Screeners.

Long, clinical, and disconnected from daily school life.

Long, repetitive surveys create fatigue
Students rush or answer randomly
Adult-written questions feel disconnected
One-time data collection with no follow-through
Districts receive data, but little direction
No built-in instructional alignment
Schoolbeat
Schoolbeat Screener

Schoolbeat Universal Screener.

Embedded in daily routines. Continuous, student-centered visibility.

Short monthly check-ins that students actually complete
Student-voice language that feels authentic
Flexible topics aligned with district priorities
Continuous visibility into trends across classrooms and schools
Clear signals that guide next steps
Direct alignment with SEL lessons and support tools

Screen, then teach

Every screener domain is aligned with SEL content in the same platform.

When the survey reveals where students struggle, you don't go shopping for curriculum. The matching video lessons, group activities, and counselor tools are already inside Schoolbeat, tagged to the same domain the screener just flagged.

Screener domain

Self-Awareness

Aligned SEL themes
Self-EsteemAnxietyGrowth MindsetFear of Being Judged
Screener domain

Resilience

Aligned SEL themes
ResilienceAdapting to ChangeGrowth MindsetDifference
Screener domain

Relationships

Aligned SEL themes
Healthy RelationshipsHealthy CommunicationEmpathyInfluence
Screener domain

Sense of Belonging

Aligned SEL themes
Cliques & GossipDifferenceInfluenceBullying
Screener domain

Responsibility

Aligned SEL themes
ResponsibilityAccountabilityUsing Good JudgmentEmpathy
Screener domain

Climate & Safety

Aligned SEL themes
BullyingSocial MediaRespect & ConsiderationEmpathy

Mapped across PreK to Grade 12, with grade-band variants for every domain.

See how it maps to CASEL

How It Works

Flexible scope and sequence

Each year, districts choose 4 of 12 research-based SEL topics. Topics rotate on a 2-month cycle with 12 questions per month.

Resilience
Self-Awareness
Relationships
Belonging
Responsibility
Climate & Safety
Learning Skills
Leadership
Executive Function
College & Career Readiness
Life Skills
Acceptance & Inclusion

6

Questions per topic

12

Questions per month

Up to

5

Cycles per year

3

Grade band versions

Sample Cycle Timeline

AugTopics 1–2
SepTopics 1–2
OctTopics 3–4
NovTopics 3–4
DecTopics 1–3
JanTopics 1–3
FebTopics 2–4
MarTopics 2–4
AprTopics 1–2
MayTopics 3–4
Cycle 1: Aug–Sep Cycle 2: Oct–Nov Cycle 3: Dec–Jan Cycle 4: Feb–Mar Cycle 5: Apr–May

Our Questions

Written for students. Not for spreadsheets.

Belonging

How often do you feel like you belong at school?

Almost alwaysOftenSometimesOnce in a whileAlmost never
Language students understand
Reflects real experiences
Reduces defensiveness
Increases honest responses

Real-Time Dashboards

From student voice to strategic action

Thriving (15–20) Watch (10–14) High Priority (<10)

From screening to support

Screen students over time, then reinforce the exact skills they need with aligned SEL video lessons — in the same platform.

Track growth over time

Turn needs into next steps

Deliver targeted support faster

Screener results flowing into recommended SEL content — from screening to support in one platform

Beyond Data

Designed for tiered support systems

Most screeners stop at data. Schoolbeat connects results directly to instruction.

You're not just collecting data.

You're activating it.

Which SEL themes need attention

Which grade levels need support

Which Schoolbeat lessons align with identified needs

How to approach Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions

Clarity. Precision. Direction.

More authentic student responses

Reduced survey fatigue

Topic flexibility aligned to district priorities

Real-time visibility across classroom, school, and district

Direct instructional alignment

Longitudinal growth tracking

Social Proof

Loved by educators and leaders

"Schoolbeat makes SEL exciting for our staff to teach! It connects with students and does not add to teachers' workload."

Natalie Hamilton

Natalie Hamilton

Director of Mental Health and Wellness · Irvine Unified School District

"Instant, searchable SEL lessons that let me handle real issues immediately, with zero prep required. I've been looking for an SEL platform like this for 16 years."

Gricelda Pelayo

Gricelda Pelayo

3rd Grade Teacher · Burbank Unified School District

"My students actually look forward to SEL now. The videos feel real to them, and the daily check-ins help me quickly see who needs extra support."

Tameika Lovell

Tameika Lovell

School Counselor · Westbury Union School District

Stop collecting data you can't use

Start screening with clarity, flexibility, and built-in next steps.