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.

SELmedia Signs Global Distribution Agreement for Emotional Literacy Series

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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

Posted on December 11, 2007