Unleashing
Educators’
Children's
Parents'
Full Potential
with Emotional Intelligence
Provide adults and children with the foundation for success in learning and in life with research proven solutions that promote…
Emotional, Cognitive, Social Early Learning — ECSEL.
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Institutions
Institutions
Our flagship educator training program, begin to ECSEL, integrates seamlessly into daily routines to foster emotional intelligence and lasting behavioral change.
School District/Charter
Educators &
Professionals
Educators &
Professionals
Empower teachers with Emotional Intelligence eLearning courses and classroom tools that help educators succeed and children thrive.
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Parents
Parents
You are your child’s first teacher. Give them the best start in life.
Help them build emotional intelligence skills.
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Promotes Positive Behavioral Change
Promotes Positive Behavioral Change
Supporting Educators & Caregivers
Proven strategies to help educators create emotionally supportive, high-impact learning environments from birth to 8 with ECSEL.
Regulating Emotions & Behavior to Learn
Transform classrooms with tools that help children manage emotions in the heat of the moment, focus, and engage in learning.
Learning at Your Own Pace
Asynchronous online courses designed for busy educators – learn when it works for you.
Our Solutions
Resources that Empower
You and Transform Lives
From professional learning to ready-to-use tools, discover everything you need to nurture Emotional Intelligence and create meaningful change for every child you support.
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What People Say About Us
"Begin to ECSEL has shaped teachers' understanding of not only their own emotional responses and reactions but the behaviors and underlying emotions of the children in their classrooms. The interactive courses, mentorship opportunities, and coaching calls create a community of support. I'm excited to see more of this!"
Lauren
CEO
“[Begin to ECSEL] is based on research, but it’s also steeped in evidence and that’s really important. Not a lot of things in the early learning space really come together with evidence and research, so that sets it apart.”
Aruna
Chief Program and Policy Officer
“The process and the whole ECSEL program taught me that the kids need to know their emotions and understand their emotions. We are in a decade where we talk so much about emotions and mental health when we get older, but why not start when we are younger?”
Kalicia
Teacher
“I’ve definitely heard LifeSpan Center was talking about how it made a difference in their CDA program. I’ve definitely heard from programs that they felt more confident when completing their CLASS assessment, and for me, that’s huge.”
Erin
VP of Strategic Initiatives
Let’s Build a
Brighter Future
for Every Child