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.

School District of Palm Beach County Adopts LifeStories for Kids(TM) Programs

PRESS RELEASE:

School District of Palm Beach County Adopts LifeStories for Kids™ Program

Research-based Character Education program chosen for district-wide use

CARY, NC (August 28, 2007) - SELmedia announced today that the School District of Palm Beach County in Florida purchased its award-winning LifeStories for Kids™ Character Education Program. The Palm Beach district is the 11th largest in the U.S. and the 5th largest in Florida. The LifeStories program will be used for grades three through five in elementary schools throughout the district.

“We were attracted to the LifeStories for Kids program because of its use of storytelling,” said Kim Williams, Assistant Director of the Prevention Center in the School District of Palm Beach County. “Kids learn best when they are engaged in the process, especially through the use of sight, sound, motion and emotion.”

The LifeStories program is an easy-to-use teaching tool that guides classrooms to explore, enhance, and reinforce understanding of good character traits and prosocial skills. This rich, multimedia program is backed by more than 12 years of scientific study and combines evidence-based practices for skill building with engaging stories. The lessons in LifeStories have been proven to significantly decrease shy, withdrawn behavior as well as fighting, teasing, and other forms of direct and relational aggression.

In addition, the LifeStories for Kids program correlates to Language Arts standards for many state’s including Florida, North Carolina, California, and Texas.

“Schools are looking to help their students develop both academically and personally,” said Ken Arneson, Chief Executive Officer of SELmedia. “Our curriculum works toward both goals simultaneously, and that’s a huge help to schools that are pressed for instructional time.”

About SELmedia:

Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SELmedia produces and distributes 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 August 28, 2007