PEDALS is improving preschool children’s emotional competence and skills.
A Foundation for Success
Children with higher social emotional skills are more successful in school and life. They’re more successful in elementary school, are less likely to drop out of school, are less likely to commit crimes in adolescence, and they earn more as adults. PEDALS, a partnership between the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, improves preschool children’s emotional competence and skills.
PEDALS in southeast Michigan is building on the lessons learned and ongoing activities of the program started by the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York and the Elizabeth and Peter Tower Foundation. Southeast Michigan has replicated the New York model and is in its third year of implementation.
PEDALS includes:
- Second Step – an evidence-based social emotional curriculum
- ASQ-SE – a validated screening tool for social emotional development
- In-classroom coaching by early childhood experts for teachers and staff
- Data-based sustainability planning for administrators
PEDALS organizations receive the curriculum, screening materials, training, and coaching at no cost.
They also receive a small grant. Each PEDALS cohort runs for two years.
For any questions regarding PEDALS, please contact:
Kamilah Henderson
Director, PEDALS Michigan
313.961.6675
Email Kamilah