The Harmony Program reflects the most up-to-date research on evidence-based SEL practices, in addition to the updated CASEL competencies to leverage our program for equity and excellence for all students. In addition, the Harmony Program includes enhanced lessons on integrating SEL within academic instruction and the other spaces in which students live and learn, creating safer and more inclusive environments where students can flourish and thrive.
- Harmony Third Edition will provide grade-specific content.
- The current lesson structures will be revised from 45-minute to 15- to 20-minute lessons.
- New games will be added to the app and portal, and games will be playable within the browser.
- Storybooks with new artwork, storylines, and characters, with Z included at all grade levels.
- Coming soon, Harmony will provide custom out-of-school (OST) programs for OST providers.
- For a full list of Harmony Third Edition enhancements, click here.
The Harmony Program focuses on positive peer relationships with the following themes:
- Being my best self
- Valuing each other
- Communicating with each other
- Learning from each other
Yes, the new Harmony edition is aligned with the CASEL competencies to remain a trusted CASEL SELect program.
Yes! Training webinars, live online training sessions, and on-demand training will be available to support your transition to the new edition. Click here to learn more.
Yes, access to the Harmony Third Edition through our online learning portal is available at no cost to users.
- The structure of the program includes Everyday Practices as well as Lessons & Activities.
- Users have single sign-on access to Inspire Leading & Learning, National University College of Education, and Fundraising Academy Cause Selling Education programs.
- Users have access to webinars and on-demand training.
- Users have access to implementation support from our team, in addition to online training.
- Z continues as our beloved friend from outer space.
FAQs
There is no cost to educators, after-school programs, youth organizations, or participating university collaboratives.
While it is advantageous to use Harmony SEL strategies, lessons, and activities schoolwide, you may wish to implement by one or two grade levels first, and then roll out the program to other grades later.
You can implement Harmony strategies, lessons, and activities in as little as 10-20 minutes a day. Your Harmony Ambassador can help you develop strategies for integrating Harmony into your schedule and current classroom curriculum.
Harmony is designed to build healthy relationships among students by engaging them in lessons and activities that promote empathy, understanding, and respect. These effective practices build supportive relationships that ultimately help prevent bullying.
Yes! Our live and on-demand training options can be used to implement Harmony at any time during the school year.
Each school district and youth organization has different requirements for professional development credits. Be sure to consult your district or organization for further information.
The Harmony Online Learning Portal provides ready-to-share communications for your families. There is a welcome letter on the dashboard that explains the program in full. In every unit, the Home-School Connections section includes a family letter describing what students will be learning in class, as well as a Home Activities document with ideas families can use to extend the learning outside school.
There are several avenues to training. Some teachers get started by signing up for our live training webinars, while others prefer our on-demand video modules. In addition, some schools leverage live online group training sessions to onboard teachers.
Contact Harmony SEL today. An ambassador will provide the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to be signed by your administrator or organization.
Yes! Many schools and organizations have chosen Harmony for youth and after-school programs, as it’s a fun and engaging way to build teamwork, friendships, and positive communication outside of the regular school day.
There are a variety of ways to implement the lessons and activities that match student needs. The Meet Up and Buddy Up strategies, as well as the lessons and activities, are wonderful for building inclusive classroom relationships and can be adapted for use with all students.
Not at all. While the ideal situation would be to start at Pre-K or kindergarten, Harmony is designed so that students can quickly grasp the concepts and benefit from the lessons and activities at every grade level.
Harmony has been implemented in numerous Head Start classrooms across the country. Harmony SEL uses stories, games, songs, and a variety of appropriate lessons to foster an environment of acceptance and inclusion that celebrates strengths and differences. Activities help students develop self-confidence, control, and respect for the feelings and rights of others.
Educators applaud Harmony as an excellent entry to restorative practices, as both share the common goal of supporting the safety, well-being, and success of all students by developing, building, and maintaining healthy relationships.
Yes. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)—the clearinghouse for advancing social-emotional learning—has recognized Harmony as a CASEL SELect program for excellence in supporting SEL in schools and districts nationwide.
Yes. The Harmony Online Learning Portal provides support whether you are on the go or in the classroom. It is available for your computer and works on iOS and Android phones and tablets.