CPS In-Progress Quarterly Report
Q1 & Q2
What is Mindful Practices & Class Catalyst?
Mindful Practices is a leading provider of SEL solutions since 2006, designed to improve the overall well-being of staff, students, and families.
- Ongoing and thought-provoking professional development convenings.
- Cutting-edge EdTech tools, such as Class Catalyst, fostering both individual & collective well-being.
- Diverse array of courses and certification programs, available both online and in-person.
Class Catalyst is a daily well-being check-in platform to support student connection, self-awareness, and self-regulation. It has been shown to:
- Improve student outcomes: Our evidence-based SEL practices improve student academic achievement, behavior and well-being.
- Increase teaching time: With Class Catalyst, teachers spend less time managing behaviors and more time teaching.
- Provide a holistic view: Real-time data dashboards track individual and school-wide well-being.
In 2024-25 We Have Supported
863
CPS Teachers
13,530
CPS Students
Student – Staff Connections
Most Engaged Schools:
Workplace Well-being Certification for Schools
Improving Workplace Well-Being for School Staff
(Data from survey responses)
School Workplace Well-Being Participant Quotes
Question: What early indicators of success you have seen as a result of the certification:
“Improved staff attendance and
a raised morale within teams.”
— Jamie, Teacher
CPS District-level Readiness
Research from Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago and CASEL
(Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
shows that the key indicator of academic metrics is student readiness.
This can be measured by a students mood + energy level.
Readiness drives performance.
Class Catalyst drives readiness.
Monitoring Student Readiness
Students check in and share how they are feeling through simple emoji-based icons and private student-to-teacher messaging. With every check-in, students have the option to write a note to a trusted adult.
Class Catalyst Readiness Analysis
Focusing on supporting the students in greatest need will greatly improve overall readiness. Data shows that when over 10% of students are Not Ready it means we need systematic supports for all students.
Opportunity for Improvement
Students are saying that their biggest challenge is being tired. Having the opportunity for the students to do practices focused on waking up and being alert is crucial These are things we help with.
Watch Word Alerts
Watch words are keywords in student notes that notify staff in real time. Alerts triggered by Not Ready students go out to all staff connected with the student to be able to provide proactive support. Out of the 125k check-ins, there were only 1,200 alerts. That’s less than 1% of student notes.
Hearing Directly from the Source
