Social and Character Development Study (SACD)

Description

This longitudinal data set includes child, primary caregiver, teacher and principal reports on 20 student and school outcomes related to social and emotional competence, behavior, academics, and perceptions of school climate collected at five time points (fall and spring of third grade, fall and spring of fourth grade, and spring of fifth grade) as well as annual teacher and principal reports on the level of SACD activities taking place in the classroom and school.

Scope and Coverage

Smallest geographic unit

Address

Years Available

2004 - 2007

Universe

Elementary school students attending schools where universal school-based social and character development programs are implemented to foster positive student behaviors, reduce negative behaviors, and ultimately, improve academic performance. The evaluation followed one cohort of 3rd grade students at 84 schools for three years through fifth grade from fall 2004 through spring 2007. The sample included 6,660 students, their primary caregivers, teachers, and principals from the 84 schools.

Spatial coverage

United States

Unit of observation

Individual
Other - 8 Institution

Classification

Education