Positive Action is based on the intuitive philosophy that we feel good about ourselves when we do positive actions.
The Thoughts-Actions-Feelings Circle (TAF) illustrates how this works in life: our thoughts lead to actions and those actions lead to feelings about ourselves which in turn lead to more thoughts.
When this cycle is negative, students do not want to learn. When this cycle is positive, students want to learn. The essence of the program is to emphasize those actions that promote a healthy and positive cycle. The Positive Action program works through these concepts in a systematic way.
Positive Action's PreK-12 curriculum comprehensively nurtures every facet of a child's development, instilling essential physical, intellectual, social, and emotional skills to empower them towards personal excellence. In tandem, educators undergo personal and professional growth, parents actively participate, and administrators foster a secure learning environment.
A Modern SEL Platform Built on Proven Content for PreK-12 Settings
Educators have trusted Positive Action for Life Skills and Character Education for more than 40 years.
Save time and money with a comprehensive approach to improving student and parent engagement, while simultaneously improving staff morale.
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Introducing Pasela - Positive Action's latest innovation. Pasela is the culmination of six years of development, combining the latest in technology with new and exciting content opportunities. With progress tracking, customizable lessons and a host of other unique features, the web app presents an easy and effective solution for a wide range of non-academic topics.
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Positive Action is celebrating an expanded music catalog featuring dozens of new songs debuting exclusively on Pasela. Positive Action has also updated its beloved Kindergarten stories with new voice actors and sound effects. With an assortment of tracks for all ages, users can create custom playlists with the built-in music player.
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
What started as a mental health initiative at the height of COVID, Positive Action has enshrined its family lessons at the center of Pasela. Every registered user has access to the family lessons and coming soon, updated stories for secondary settings!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Introducing Pasela - Positive Action's latest innovation. Pasela is the culmination of six years of development, combining the latest in technology with new and exciting content opportunities. With progress tracking, customizable lessons and a host of other unique features, the web app presents an easy and effective solution for a wide range of non-academic topics.
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
What started as a mental health initiative at the height of COVID, Positive Action has enshrined its family lessons at the center of Pasela. Every registered user has access to the family lessons and coming soon, updated stories for secondary settings!
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Positive Action is celebrating an expanded music catalog featuring dozens of new songs debuting exclusively on Pasela. Positive Action has also updated its beloved Kindergarten stories with new voice actors and sound effects. With an assortment of tracks for all ages, users can create custom playlists with the built-in music player.
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Introducing Pasela - Positive Action's latest innovation. Pasela is the culmination of six years of development, combining the latest in technology with new and exciting content opportunities. With progress tracking, customizable lessons and a host of other unique features, the web app presents an easy and effective solution for a wide range of non-academic topics.
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Introducing Pasela - Positive Action's latest innovation. Pasela is the culmination of six years of development, combining the latest in technology with new and exciting content opportunities. With progress tracking, customizable lessons and a host of other unique features, the web app presents an easy and effective solution for a wide range of non-academic topics.
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Positive Action is celebrating an expanded music catalog featuring dozens of new songs debuting exclusively on Pasela. Positive Action has also updated its beloved Kindergarten stories with new voice actors and sound effects. With an assortment of tracks for all ages, users can create custom playlists with the built-in music player.
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
What started as a mental health initiative at the height of COVID, Positive Action has enshrined its family lessons at the center of Pasela. Every registered user has access to the family lessons and coming soon, updated stories for secondary settings!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Introducing Pasela - Positive Action's latest innovation. Pasela is the culmination of six years of development, combining the latest in technology with new and exciting content opportunities. With progress tracking, customizable lessons and a host of other unique features, the web app presents an easy and effective solution for a wide range of non-academic topics.
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
Pasela offers free family lessons for everyone
What started as a mental health initiative at the height of COVID, Positive Action has enshrined its family lessons at the center of Pasela. Every registered user has access to the family lessons and coming soon, updated stories for secondary settings!
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Pasela launches with a new audio library
Positive Action is celebrating an expanded music catalog featuring dozens of new songs debuting exclusively on Pasela. Positive Action has also updated its beloved Kindergarten stories with new voice actors and sound effects. With an assortment of tracks for all ages, users can create custom playlists with the built-in music player.
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Positive Action launches its digital framework!
Introducing Pasela - Positive Action's latest innovation. Pasela is the culmination of six years of development, combining the latest in technology with new and exciting content opportunities. With progress tracking, customizable lessons and a host of other unique features, the web app presents an easy and effective solution for a wide range of non-academic topics.
What is Positive Action?
Positive Action meets the highest levels of rigor for evidence of effectiveness. Federal clinical trials have replicated significant results in both behavior and academic domains.
Positive Action features instructor-led lessons in a comprehensive approach, equipping students with essential life skills for their personal and academic success.
Structured around a six-unit design, Positive Action covers a wide range of topics, from self-concept to responsible decision-making, ensuring a thorough and systematic development of key competencies.
Everything has gone great with Positive Action! The students and teachers really enjoyed it! The "ICU" box in the younger grades has been spectacular! They look forward to hearing about their positive actions every time I see them! It's like an awards ceremony!"
Our building has grown because of Positive Action. The students are more aware of their behavior and the pros and cons which manifest because of it. They are mindful of their words and actions when interacting with peers and adults. Together we are growing stronger and healthier mentally and physically alike, because of the lessons learned during our Positive Action time.
I have observed an increase in the self-awareness of students. This program has been incredibly supportive in promoting student discussion on their journey through recognition of who they are and who they want to become physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. They are exploring concepts of individuation and autonomy and understanding how to control their thoughts, feelings, and actions. I have seen progress in each student's ability to disclose as well as provide supportive feedback to their peers and develop better problem-solving skills when it comes to interpersonal relationships and academic stressors that may universally pertain to the typical adolescent.
Right now, everyone in the school from 1st-5th grades has had Positive Action classes with me. We love this program, and it certainly has produced better citizens in our school. The first year I was on campus teaching this program, I gave out a lot of referrals. As time went on, all teachers had to give less and less referrals. I have not given one referral this year for poor behavior.
I have observed an increase in the self-awareness of students. This program has been incredibly supportive in promoting student discussion on their journey through recognition of who they are and who they want to become physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. They are exploring concepts of individuation and autonomy and understanding how to control their thoughts, feelings, and actions. I have seen progress in each student's ability to disclose as well as provide supportive feedback to their peers and develop better problem-solving skills when it comes to interpersonal relationships and academic stressors that may universally pertain to the typical adolescent.
Our building has grown because of Positive Action. The students are more aware of their behavior and the pros and cons which manifest because of it. They are mindful of their words and actions when interacting with peers and adults. Together we are growing stronger and healthier mentally and physically alike, because of the lessons learned during our Positive Action time.
Everything has gone great with Positive Action! The students and teachers really enjoyed it! The "ICU" box in the younger grades has been spectacular! They look forward to hearing about their positive actions every time I see them! It's like an awards ceremony!"
Everything has gone great with Positive Action! The students and teachers really enjoyed it! The "ICU" box in the younger grades has been spectacular! They look forward to hearing about their positive actions every time I see them! It's like an awards ceremony!"
Our building has grown because of Positive Action. The students are more aware of their behavior and the pros and cons which manifest because of it. They are mindful of their words and actions when interacting with peers and adults. Together we are growing stronger and healthier mentally and physically alike, because of the lessons learned during our Positive Action time.
I have observed an increase in the self-awareness of students. This program has been incredibly supportive in promoting student discussion on their journey through recognition of who they are and who they want to become physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. They are exploring concepts of individuation and autonomy and understanding how to control their thoughts, feelings, and actions. I have seen progress in each student's ability to disclose as well as provide supportive feedback to their peers and develop better problem-solving skills when it comes to interpersonal relationships and academic stressors that may universally pertain to the typical adolescent.
Right now, everyone in the school from 1st-5th grades has had Positive Action classes with me. We love this program, and it certainly has produced better citizens in our school. The first year I was on campus teaching this program, I gave out a lot of referrals. As time went on, all teachers had to give less and less referrals. I have not given one referral this year for poor behavior.
I have observed an increase in the self-awareness of students. This program has been incredibly supportive in promoting student discussion on their journey through recognition of who they are and who they want to become physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. They are exploring concepts of individuation and autonomy and understanding how to control their thoughts, feelings, and actions. I have seen progress in each student's ability to disclose as well as provide supportive feedback to their peers and develop better problem-solving skills when it comes to interpersonal relationships and academic stressors that may universally pertain to the typical adolescent.
Our building has grown because of Positive Action. The students are more aware of their behavior and the pros and cons which manifest because of it. They are mindful of their words and actions when interacting with peers and adults. Together we are growing stronger and healthier mentally and physically alike, because of the lessons learned during our Positive Action time.
Everything has gone great with Positive Action! The students and teachers really enjoyed it! The "ICU" box in the younger grades has been spectacular! They look forward to hearing about their positive actions every time I see them! It's like an awards ceremony!"
Earning accolades from the U.S. Department of Education, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and CASEL, Positive Action continues to lead with innovation and its commitment to best-in-class instructional material.
From PreK to Grade 12, more lessons than any other Social-Emotional Learning program.
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Positive Action's instructor-led methodology inspires adaptive leadership, transforming the school climate into a welcoming and dynamic space where students are genuinely excited to learn and engage.
Positive Action's six-unit design delivers cohesive content, uniting classrooms in a collective journey that enriches every dimension of the school climate.
Positive Action's modular lesson design allows OST instructors to seamlessly choose from standalone lessons or serialized content, facilitating comprehensive multi-session instruction in after-school environments.
Positive Action provides proven classroom instruction by offering curriculum-based, interactive lessons with supplemental resources such as games, activities, and role-playing.
Positive Action incorporates specialized lessons for families and adults, offering a structured method to actively involve parents in the educational process.
Pasela is a fully-featured web application that offers unparalleled access to over 2000 lessons, designed to accommodate a versatile range of deployment options. Whether for a single user in a self-service format or for large school districts requiring Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, Pasela is engineered to support any implementation model, ensuring a seamless and efficient educational experience.
Progress DashboardsPasela provides detailed, real-time tracking of a teacher's advancement through the curriculum, facilitating efficient planning and implementation for educators.
Customizable LessonsPasela features a built-in editor that allows educators to customize lessons, ensuring that the content meets the specific needs and learning objectives of their students.
Real Time Content UpdatesPasela ensures educational content remains current and relevant with real-time updates, seamlessly integrating the latest materials and resources directly into the curriculum.
Exclusive Audio CatalogPasela features an exclusive audio catalog, enhancing the educational experience with a wide range of auditory learning materials designed to complement the curriculum.
Translated Materials.The program's content supports real-time translation through AI-powered browser tools, accommodating over 100 languages. This feature is especially beneficial for English language learners, enhancing their comprehension and engagement.
Downloadable ResourcesThe Pasela platform offers an extensive library of downloadable resources, including posters and game boards, designed to enrich and complement educational instruction. These versatile materials provide students with engaging activities that can be customized for various learning environments.
We've extracted samples from our products so you can get a glimpse into how it will fit with your curriculum.
Discover the world of Positron, Maurice the Mouse and dozens of other fun characters!
Learn how students explore themselves through innovative role-playing, games and much more!
Explore three exciting opportunities for high school students to discover paths for their future.
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