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Westwood Heights board weighs pilot of 'Nine Pathways of Success' social-emotional learning program
Summary
Trustees heard a detailed presentation from Jonathan Edison on the Nine Pathways of Success SEL program, discussed a $10,000 pilot option and asked the superintendent for a full cost breakdown before voting on adoption.
The Westwood Heights Board of Education on April 22 heard a presentation from Jonathan Edison, founder of the Nine Pathways of Success, on a proposed social-emotional learning (SEL) pilot the district may consider adopting. Edison told trustees the program aligns with CASEL standards and includes teacher training, an online student SEL portal, parent engagement materials and an incentive system designed to boost attendance and behavior.
Board members pressed Edison on logistics and cost: he said a reduced pilot price of $10,000 is available and that he would reside locally to provide hands-on training and ongoing support. Trustees asked about funding sources; Edison suggested grants and COVID relief funds as possibilities and said program outcomes would be measured as part of a Harvard research pilot. The Board scheduled follow-up steps: review and vote on formal adoption and the superintendent will provide a detailed cost breakdown for board consideration.
