September 28, 2011
SELmedia announced today that it has introduced two new online workshops for educators, Dealing with Bullying and Peer Relations and Cyberbullying – What Educators Need to Know. Today’s tight budgets make achieving educator professional development requirements more difficult than ever. Delivering training online is budget-friendly, effective, and avoids the logistical challenges of assembling an entire faculty for a one-time event.
September 2, 2011
Social Skills Group Intervention (S.S.GRIN) has been recognized by SAMHSA for the quality of its scientific base and ease of implementation. After a comprehensive review of the quality of the research supporting intervention outcomes and the quality and availability of training and implementation materials, S.S.GRIN 3-5 has been added to SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.
August 11, 2011
Bullying May Contribute to Lower Test Scores - High schools in Virginia where students reported a high rate of bullying had significantly lower scores on standardized tests that students must pass to graduate, according to research presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
July 8, 2011
SELmedia announced today that it has launched ParentPaths, the first ever online, self-guided program for parents who want to help their children learn and practice positive social skills. Parentpaths is a groundbreaking, research-based program that addresses topics critical to children's social skills development. Through a series of online videos, parents learn practical, effective methods for helping their children build positive social relationships.
LifeStories for Kids™ Storybook Series Wins iParenting Media Award
LifeStories recognized as outstanding children’s product
CARY, NC (November 13, 2007) - SELmedia, Inc. is pleased to announce that the LifeStories for Kids™ Storybook Series is an iParenting Media Award Winner. The iParenting Media Awards Program is an industry leader in providing credible and objective evaluation of children’s products.
“We’re thrilled to have won this prestigious award,” said Ken Arneson, CEO of SELmedia. “To have the entire line of LifeStories books and DVDs, 20 titles in all, win this recognition is an outstanding achievement and reflects the level of excellence of our unique and captivating stories.”
The LifeStories for Kids Series helps children understand complex character traits like integrity, perseverance and courage.
Each title in the LifeStories for Kids Series features a DVD with a nationally-acclaimed storyteller and an illustrated storybook with a parent guide. The guides help parents and caregivers initiate discussions which explore and enhance the positive messages presented in the story.
Said one iParenting Reviewer, “The kids love to be able to listen to the story teller as they follow along with the written story. They also love the pictures that are included in the story. They enjoy learning life lessons in such a fun manner.”
Titles in the LifeStories for Kids Series are available through SELmedia’s website and Amazon.com.
About SELmedia:
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SELmedia produces and distributes research-based Social Emotional Learning products for schools, parents and mental health professionals. SELmedia also distributes 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
Posted on November 13, 2007
