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SELweb

  SELweb is a web-based system to assess key dimensions of children’s social-emotional comprehension from kindergarten through third grade. An optional peer nomination module assesses peer acceptance and the classroom social network.

Frequently Asked Questions

  What is New in SEL Research?
What is Social Emotional Comprehension?
Social Emotional Comprehension is a constellation of thinking skills that includes the abilities to:
    • understand others' emotions (Social Awareness),
    • take others' perspectives (Social Meaning),
    • solve social problems (Social Reasoning), and
    • tolerate frustration (Self-Control).
What does SELweb measure?
SELweb uses performance assessment to measure children’s abilities to:
      • Read facial expressions, which we call Social Awareness
      • Take others’ perspectives, which we call Social Meaning
      • Solve social problems, which we call Social Reasoning, and
      • Delay gratification, and tolerate frustration, which we call Self-Control.
      • A peer nomination module assesses peer acceptance and the classroom social network.
What can SELweb be used for?
SELweb is designed to be used for all children in Kindergarten through third grades. Assessment data can be used to:
      • Evaluate student and classroom progress towards meeting SEL standards;
      • Identify individual students and groups of students in need of additional SEL skill instruction;
      • Supplement other information when students are considered for intensive Tier II or III support; and
      • Evaluate program effectiveness.
How is SELweb administered?
      • SELweb is computer-administered.
      • SELweb can be delivered in any school with computers, internet connection, and Adobe Flash-enabled web browsers.
      • Assessment modules are self-administering, using audio narration and attractive illustrations.
      • SELweb can be group administered.
      • The assessment requires little administrator training.
      • Total administration times is 40 to 45 minutes.
      • The assessment can be completed in one or two sessions.
What does SELweb look like?
Watch this video for an overview of SELWeb Assessment Modules: Or view this document for illustrative screenshots.
How is SELweb different?
SELweb is different from existing assessment systems in three key ways:
      • SELweb uses performance assessment to measure children’s social-emotional comprehension.
      • SELweb is designed for group administration in schools.
      • SELweb requires very little training and expertise to administer.
How well does SELweb work?
      • More than 5,000 children completed SELweb in two field trials.
      • Children rate SELweb as easy to understand and use.
      • Education partners report that SELweb is easy to understand and that assessment data are useful.
      • SELweb scores have good internal consistency and temporal stability.
      • SELweb scores demonstrate criterion-related validity. Specifically, performance on SELweb assessments:
        • Is positively related to teacher report of social skill
        • Is positively related to academic achievement, and
        • Is negatively related to teacher report of problem behaviors.
What languages are available?
SELweb is currently available in English and Spanish.
What types of reporting does SELweb provide?
SELweb reports are available at the click of a button. Watch this video for more information:
How can my district use SELweb?
RNBC is reaching out to school districts across the country to engage in partnerships to establish national norms for an innovative web-based system to assess children’s social-emotional comprehension. This invitation and this document available for districts considering partnering with us.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact, Dr. Clark McKown Executive Director

Clark_McKown@rush.edu

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