School Districts & Charters

Empower Teachers & Children,
Foster Success in School Districts
and Charter Schools

Transform Education with Housman Learning’s Emotional
Intelligence Solutions

Teaching and Learning begin with
Emotional Regulation

Teaching and Learning Begin with Emotional Regulation***

Teacher burnout is at an all-time high and children are experiencing emotional dysregulation resulting in behavioral challenges and the inability to learn, as well as poor mental health.

A brain overwhelmed with emotions cannot function optimally. That’s why Housman Learning has developed emotional intelligence classroom solutions for teachers and children. Our solutions are based on peer-reviewed research and not only improve educators’ and children’s well-being, but also lead to academic success.

Flagship Program

begin to ECSEL® Training and Mastery Program

begin to ECSEL ® Training & Mastery Program improves classroom behavior and enhances educators’ job satisfaction by training the teacher first.

Teach emotional intelligence for character and moral development, mental health and academic achievement with our evidence-based and research-proven teacher training.

Emotional Intelligence
Curriculum & Activities

Transform learning with our innovative Emotional Intelligence curriculum program and lesson plan library, grounded in research and tailored for the needs of today’s classrooms. Housman Learning’s supplemental Emotional Intelligence curriculum integrates seamlessly into daily instruction, promoting emotional growth. From structured activities to adaptable lessons, our resources empower educators to foster young children’s development in various learning areas.

Classroom Tools

Explore the begin to ECSEL® tools—practical, research-based classroom resources that support emotional awareness, regulation, and conflict resolution.

Children’s Books

Explore the ECSELent Adventures™ children’s book series by Dr. Donna Housman. These stories support emotional development, empathy, and resilience for ages 3–8.

Testimonials

What people say about Us.

“Begin to ECSEL had a great impact on the Ellis community! We see more teacher involvementore aware of their own emotions, children have grown in their independence and control over their feelings, and even our families have started to notice a difference! It really has been a transformational experience."

“The coaching has been available in every aspect, as to myself as the director as well as to my mentors and mentees. They have given us feedback on ways that we can improve, areas of concern, and whenever there’s a need for any type of question about anythin with the children, helping them sort through problems, and validating that the children are here, and they have a voice!”

“I see them showing more empathy. I see them not only recognizing their own feelings, but also recognizing those of others. It has made such a big impact.”

“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

“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

“[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

"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

Testimonials

"Our teachers are more aware of their own emotions, children have grown in their independence and control over their feelings, and even our families have started to notice a difference! It really has been a transformational experience."

Lauren

CEO

Analena

Center Director

“Begin to ECSEL had a great impact on the Ellis community! We see more teacher involvement with the children, helping them sort through problems, and validating that the children are here, and they have a voice!”

Tiffany

Assistant Director

“I see them showing more empathy. I see them not only recognizing their own feelings, but also recognizing those of others. It has made such a big impact.”

Claire

VP of Programs

Empower Teachers & Children, Foster Success in School Districts and Charter Schools

Transform Education with Housman Learning’s Emotional Intelligence Solutions

Teaching and Learning begin with Emotional Regulation

Teaching and Learning Begin with Emotional Regulation***

begin to ECSEL® Training and Mastery Program

Emotional Intelligence Curriculum & Activities

Testimonials

What people say about Us.

Testimonials

Empower Teachers & Children,
Foster Success in School Districts
and Charter Schools

Transform Education with Housman Learning’s Emotional
Intelligence Solutions

Teaching and Learning begin with
Emotional Regulation

Emotional Intelligence
Curriculum & Activities