Case Studies

Real districts.
Measurable impact.

Discover how districts are improving behavior, attendance, teacher engagement, and student readiness through high-fidelity SEL implementation.

75%

Teacher Adoption

40%

Reduction in low-level referrals

20.59%

Drop in unexcused absences

3.0 → 8.7

Growth in emotion management

Case Study 01 — California

Val Verde USD
From 8% to 75% teacher adoption

23 schools19,000+ studentsDistrict-wide implementation

Teacher Adoption

8%75%

Mid-year adoption rate after switching to Schoolbeat

Rainbow Ridge Elementary

40%reduction in low-level referrals
58%reduction in office referrals
Zerosuspensions

District Attendance Impact

20.59%

reduction in unexcused absences

4.23%

decrease in chronic absenteeism

90-Day Gains

+26%

Resolve conflicts

+25.4%

Manage emotions

+30.5%

Foster positive interactions

+13.9%

Availability to learn

Why high fidelity matters

Low-Utilization Schools

  • Minimal or negative change
  • Ease of teaching decreased
  • Availability to learn decreased

Impact Index

High-Utilization Schools

  • Double-digit gains in behavior and engagement
  • 67.2% of teachers report reduced conflicts
  • 66.8% report positive attendance impact

Impact Index

Case Study 02 — New York

Westbury UFSD
From pedagogical friction to emotional readiness

Elementary implementationCounselor-led rolloutDiverse, high-poverty district
MetricBeforeAfter
Ease of Teaching5.0
10.0
Emotion Management3.0
8.7
Student Learning Capacity4.0
9.7–10.0
Conflict Resolution4.0
9.0
Positive Peer Interactions5.0
8.3

What Changed

Plug-and-play lessons

No prep required. Reduced cognitive load for teachers.

Counselor-anchored rollout

Teacher buy-in secured. Seamless integration into classrooms.

Student voice via check-ins

Real-time emotional data. Proactive intervention.

"The implementation was done in a very smart and smooth way."

Director of Guidance, Westbury UFSD

Growth Over Time

0246810Winter '23Spring '24Fall '24Winter '25Spring '25
Ease of Teaching510
Emotion Management38.7
Conflict Resolution49
Learning Capacity410
Positive Interactions58.3

What these districts have in common

Daily SEL integration

Not an add-on. Embedded in instruction.

Ease for educators

Low burden. High consistency. Less planning.

Real-time visibility

Dashboards, check-ins, measurable outcomes.

When SEL is part of daily instruction and implemented consistently, schools see compounding gains in classroom climate, academic readiness, and attendance.

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