Give Your Students the Relationship Skills They're Not Getting Anywhere Else
Download the Heart Smarts School Preview Guide and see exactly how this SEL program works, including a complete ready-to-teach lesson you can use right away.
- A full sample lesson from Stage 1 with teacher script and discussion prompts
- Program overview across all three stages of the curriculum
- Measurable outcome data and CASEL alignment documentation
- Pilot program options to get started without a big commitment
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Inside the guide
Everything You Need to Evaluate the Program
The Preview Guide gives school administrators and counselors a genuine, hands-on look at the Heart Smarts curriculum before making any commitment.
A Complete Ready-to-Teach Lesson
The full "Understanding Self-Worth" lesson from Stage 1, including teacher script, discussion questions, a role-play activity, and closing reflection prompt. Use it with your students immediately.
Program At-a-Glance
A clear overview of all three curriculum stages, from self-awareness and relationship basics through communication skills and conflict resolution, so you can see the full learning arc.
Measurable Outcome Data
Specific, documented results for student outcomes and school climate improvements, organized so you can present them to administrators, school boards, or grant funders.
Full CASEL Alignment Overview
Documentation showing how Heart Smarts addresses all five CASEL core competencies, supporting your SEL standards compliance and reporting requirements.
The Problem This Solves
An honest look at the relationship challenges today's teen girls face, and the real impact those challenges have on classroom climate, counselor caseloads, and academic performance.
Next Steps and Pilot Options
Clear guidance on how to bring Heart Smarts to your school, including a low-stakes pilot program option for one grade or advisory group before committing school-wide.
Why it works
Built for the Real Challenges Educators See Every Day
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Evidence-Based Framework
Fully aligned with CASEL's five core competencies, making it easy to justify to administrators and satisfy SEL reporting requirements.
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Age-Appropriate and Specific
Designed specifically for girls ages 14-18, addressing the real-life situations and social pressures they actually face, not generic content that misses the mark.
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Teacher-Friendly Materials
Complete lesson plans with teacher scripts, discussion prompts, and ready-to-use worksheets. No extra prep time required.
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Flexible Implementation
Works in advisory periods, health classes, elective courses, or after-school programs. Adaptable to fit your existing schedule and structure.
Schools Implementing Heart Smarts Report Real, Measurable Results
- 75% of students show enhanced communication skills
- 70% successfully apply conflict resolution strategies
- 80% report increased confidence setting personal boundaries
- 25% decrease in counselor intervention needs for relationship issues
- 35% improvement in teacher-reported classroom management
- 50% increase in students reporting positive peer relationships
What educators are saying
From the Counselors, Teachers, and Parents Who've Seen It Work
Real feedback from real schools.
"Jokita's program transformed how our students handle conflicts and communicate with each other. We've seen a dramatic reduction in drama and an increase in supportive relationships. The interactive approach keeps students engaged and the results are measurable."
"The Heart Smarts curriculum gave our girls practical tools they use daily. Parents have noticed positive changes at home too. The program addresses real challenges our students face in the digital age."
"The relationship skills my daughter learned have helped her navigate friendships with confidence and kindness. She's more self-aware and communicates so much better with our whole family."
About Jokita D. Croom
Jokita D. Croom is a relationship empowerment coach, author, and speaker dedicated to empowering teen girls through emotional intelligence. She created the Heart Smarts program because she saw a clear gap: schools had SEL requirements but no curriculum built specifically for the relationship challenges teenage girls actually face.
Her book, Heart Smarts: Emotional Intelligence for Teen Girls, forms the foundation of this school program and is available on Amazon. Through her workshops, coaching, and speaking engagements, Jokita has empowered students across the country to build healthier relationships and stronger communities.
Ready to See What Heart Smarts Can Do for Your Students?
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