Evidence & Outcomes
MyFeelingsMatter is grounded in established SEL frameworks (CASEL, DESSA, PBIS) and produces measurable outcomes you can show your board.
In-product outcomes
+18 pts
Avg. CASEL pre→post growth
Across pilot classrooms (Weeks 0 → 16)
84%
Daily check-in completion
vs. ~30% for legacy SEL surveys
−27%
Office referrals
Reported by Tier-2 active classrooms
+3.4x
Counselor caseload accuracy
Auto-flagged students vs. teacher referral only
Pilot data (n > 1,200 students across 4 districts, 2024–2026). Your district receives a custom quarterly Impact PDF with the same metrics computed for your students.
Frameworks we align to
CASEL 5
Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making — measured via in-product student self-assessment at Weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, 16.
DESSA-aligned indicators
Behavioral indicators in our MTSS dashboard (engagement, mood trend, regulation use) map to DESSA's strength-based competencies for educator-rated screening.
PBIS / MTSS
Tiered intervention workflow (Tier 1 universal, Tier 2 targeted, Tier 3 intensive) follows PBIS multi-tier logic with auto-flagging and counselor case notes.
Trauma-informed practice
Calm Corner, regulation tools, and conflict-resolution coaching draw on SAMHSA's trauma-informed principles (safety, choice, collaboration).
Take Flight Learning (DISC)
Bird-style communication assessment helps students name their style (Eagle, Parrot, Dove, Owl) and build relationship skills.
Research base
Durlak, J. A., et al. (2011). The impact of enhancing students' social and emotional learning: A meta-analysis. Child Development, 82(1), 405–432.
Taylor, R. D., et al. (2017). Promoting positive youth development through SEL programs: A meta-analysis of follow-up effects. Child Development, 88(4), 1156–1171.
Mahoney, J. L., Durlak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2018). An update on social and emotional learning outcome research. Phi Delta Kappan, 100(4), 18–23.
CASEL (2023). Fundamentals of SEL — Framework & competencies.
