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SELmedia Signs Global Distribution Agreement for Emotional Literacy Series

Deal brings research-based programs developed by Yale University researchers to schools around the world

CARY, NC (December 11, 2007) – SELmedia, Inc. announced today that it has formed a strategic marketing and distribution partnership with Emotionally Intelligent Schools. Based in New Haven, CT, EIS conducts research and develops programs that increase the level of emotion-related skills among school teachers, administrators and students. The programs are grounded in research and have been adopted by schools throughout the world.

Marc Brackett, Ph.D., President of EIS, developed the Emotional Literacy Series for use in schools and school districts to create an awareness of the role and importance of emotional literacy in the school environment and to provide students, teachers and school administrators with these critical skills. The linkage between emotional competence and academic performance among school children has been well researched. Positive emotional and relationship skills also lead to greater job performance and success among adults.

“We are thrilled to be working with SELmedia,” said Brackett. “After examining several options, we were won over by SELmedia’s sophisticated approach and dedication to providing high quality programs and service.”

The Emotional Literacy Series consists of professional development courses for school administrators and educators and classroom–based curricula for use with upper elementary and middle school students.

“The Emotional Literacy series is a perfect fit with SELmedia’s mission of providing research-based programs to schools,” said Ken Arneson, CEO of SELmedia. “The demand has been incredible: the ink is barely dry on the agreement and we’ve already arranged workshops for over 800 teachers and administrators.”

About Emotionally Intelligent Schools:

Based in New Haven, Connecticut, EIS is dedicated to enhancing the professional and personal lives of school administrators, teachers, and students by providing evidence–based and field–tested training programs to schools. EIS programs are grounded in research on the critical value of emotions and emotion–related skills in learning, decision–making, and building quality relationships. For more information, please visit www.ei-schools.org.

About SELmedia:

Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SELmedia produces and distributes Social Emotional Learning products for schools, parents and mental health professionals. Programs include the award-winning LifeStories for Kids™ Character Education curriculum and S.S.GRIN, a small group counseling program that is proven to reduce bullying and violence in schools. For more information or to order products online, please visit www.SELmediainc.com.

Contact:

Kenneth V. Arneson
CEO
SELmedia, Inc.
(919) 677-0101 x40
karneson@SELmediainc.com