Service activities are encouraged but not included in the program. This course guides students to learn the principles of personal and social responsibility, and the skills needed for their implementation. There is a separate and strong parent education component, with a Parent Activity Book and Parent Leader Manual. Limited language students' needs are not directly addressed in the materials, though students would be able to access much of the information due to the collaborative and interactive nature of the lessons. Teacher Support Teacher support manuals are user-friendly, clear, and organized.
Additional lessons focus on dealing with students with behavioral problems.
Parent manuals are well done, easy to follow and include both a Parent Activity Manual and Parent Leader Manual. Lessons support student lessons and stress the importance of parent involvement with and for their children. Like the student materials, dealing with non-English language individuals is not addressed. The accompanying video is a workshop given by the founder of the founder of the Institute for Affective Skill Development and is for teachers. Workshops for instructors are offered at additional cost.