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The ConnectU Program was designed using evidenced based research to positively impact student well-being, development, mental health, social consciousness and academic curricula.

Detailed in each of the 5 categories below, is a small selection of research publications, studies, and articles included in the development of the Program.

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SEL / Mental Health >

Shoshani, A., & Steinmetz, S. (2014). Positive psychology at school: A school-based intervention to promote adolescents’ mental health and well-being. Journal of Happiness Studies, 15(6), 1289-1311.

Paolini, A. (2015). School shootings and student mental health: Role of the school counselor in mitigating violence. Vistas Online, 90, 1-15.

Dulagil, A., Green, S., & Ahern, M. (2016). Evidence-based coaching to enhance senior students’ wellbeing and academic striving. International Journal of Wellbeing, 6(3).

Latham, G. P., & Locke, E. A. (2006). Enhancing the benefits and overcoming the pitfalls of goal setting. Organizational dynamics, 35(4), 332-340.

Conzemius, A., & O’Neill, J. (2009). The power of SMART goals: Using goals to improve student learning. Solution Tree Press.

Perry, J., Lundie, D., & Golder, G. (2019). Metacognition in schools: what does the literature suggest about the effectiveness of teaching metacognition in schools?. Educational Review, 71(4), 483-500.

Al-Bataineh, A.T., Brenwall, L., Stalter, K., & York, J. (2019). Student growth through goal setting. The international journal of learning, 11, 147-161.

Ontai, D. (2021). Reflections on Teacher’s Role in SRL. Academia Letters, Article 248.

Sorrentino, D. M. (2006). The SEEK mentoring program: An application of the goal-setting theory. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 8(2), 241-250.

Sides, J. D., & Cuevas, J. A. (2020). Effect of Goal Setting for Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Performance in Elementary Mathematics. International Journal of Instruction, 13(4).

Becker, K. D., Buckingham, S. L., & Brandt, N. E. (2015). Engaging youth and families in school mental health services. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 24(2), 385-398.

Sides, J. D., & Cuevas, J. A. (2020). Effect of Goal Setting for Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Performance in Elementary Mathematics. International Journal of Instruction, 13(4).

EDI / Community >

Sorrentino, D. M. (2006). The SEEK mentoring program: An application of the goal-setting theory. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 8(2), 241-250.

Becker, K. D., Buckingham, S. L., & Brandt, N. E. (2015). Engaging youth and families in school mental health services. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 24(2), 385-398.

Erickson, L. D., McDonald, S., & Elder Jr, G. H. (2009). Informal mentors and education: Complementary or compensatory resources?. Sociology of education, 82(4), 344-367.

Well-Being / Happiness >

Fenwick-Smith, A., Dahlberg, E. E., & Thompson, S. C. (2018). Systematic review of resilience-enhancing, universal, primary school-based mental health promotion programs. Bmc Psychology, 6(1), 1-17.

Dulagil, A., Green, S., & Ahern, M. (2016). Evidence-based coaching to enhance senior students’ wellbeing and academic striving. International Journal of Wellbeing, 6(3).

Latham, G. P., & Locke, E. A. (2006). Enhancing the benefits and overcoming the pitfalls of goal setting. Organizational dynamics, 35(4), 332-340.

Conzemius, A., & O’Neill, J. (2009). The power of SMART goals: Using goals to improve student learning. Solution Tree Press.

Al-Bataineh, A.T., Brenwall, L., Stalter, K., & York, J. (2019). Student growth through goal setting. The international journal of learning, 11, 147-161.

Ontai, D. (2021). Reflections on Teacher’s Role in SRL. Academia Letters, Article 248.

Sorrentino, D. M. (2006). The SEEK mentoring program: An application of the goal-setting theory. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 8(2), 241-250.

Sides, J. D., & Cuevas, J. A. (2020). Effect of Goal Setting for Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Performance in Elementary Mathematics. International Journal of Instruction, 13(4).

Becker, K. D., Buckingham, S. L., & Brandt, N. E. (2015). Engaging youth and families in school mental health services. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 24(2), 385-398.

Sides, J. D., & Cuevas, J. A. (2020). Effect of Goal Setting for Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Performance in Elementary Mathematics. International Journal of Instruction, 13(4).

Erickson, L. D., McDonald, S., & Elder Jr, G. H. (2009). Informal mentors and education: Complementary or compensatory resources?. Sociology of education, 82(4), 344-367.

Performance / Success >

Dulagil, A., Green, S., & Ahern, M. (2016). Evidence-based coaching to enhance senior students’ wellbeing and academic striving. International Journal of Wellbeing, 6(3).

Latham, G. P., & Locke, E. A. (2006). Enhancing the benefits and overcoming the pitfalls of goal setting. Organizational dynamics, 35(4), 332-340.

Conzemius, A., & O’Neill, J. (2009). The power of SMART goals: Using goals to improve student learning. Solution Tree Press.

Al-Bataineh, A.T., Brenwall, L., Stalter, K., & York, J. (2019). Student growth through goal setting. The international journal of learning, 11, 147-161.

Academic Tenacity: Mindsets and Skills that Promote Long-Term Learning. CS Dweck, GM Walton, GL Cohen – Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2014 – ERIC

Ontai, D. (2021). Reflections on Teacher’s Role in SRL. Academia Letters, Article 248.

Sorrentino, D. M. (2006). The SEEK mentoring program: An application of the goal-setting theory. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 8(2), 241-250.

Sides, J. D., & Cuevas, J. A. (2020). Effect of Goal Setting for Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Performance in Elementary Mathematics. International Journal of Instruction, 13(4).

Erickson, L. D., McDonald, S., & Elder Jr, G. H. (2009). Informal mentors and education: Complementary or compensatory resources?. Sociology of education, 82(4), 344-367.

Health & Safety / Bullying >

research papers health and safety bullying

Paolini, A. (2015). School shootings and student mental health: Role of the school counselor in mitigating violence. Vistas Online, 90, 1-15.

Conzemius, A., & O’Neill, J. (2009). The power of SMART goals: Using goals to improve student learning. Solution Tree Press.

The ConnectU Program was developed in conjunction with teachers, administrators, child and educational psychologists, and psychometricians, to deliver powerful educational tools that enhance student well-being.