Our resources are designed to promote the application of psychological science in pre-K to 12 education. But, what drives our work? Learn about its foundation through our four commitments and top 20 principles.
Our four commitments
Connecting
To develop and strengthen the connections between psychology and education, empowering educators to address the diverse emotional and academic needs of all students, while advancing psychological science to inform teaching practices and support systems in pre-K to 12 education.
Championing
To increase public awareness of the importance of psychological science in education through advocacy, clinical applications, and cutting-edge research, ensuring a deep understanding of its relevance and impact at all levels of schooling. Make the full breadth of psychological science accessible and understandable to students, educators, policymakers, and the public, fostering engagement and informed decision-making.
Collaborating
To work collaboratively with national and international education organizations to disseminate knowledge and best practices, fostering meaningful collaborations that drive school reform and improve student achievement. Advance psychology through active engagement and participation in association efforts and initiatives that shape educational policies and practices worldwide.
Catalyzing change
To lead the way in advocating for psychology’s integration into pre-K to 12 education, ensuring informed and impactful policies, and contributing to thought leadership and development of policies that support the holistic well-being and academic success of all students.
Top 20 Principles for Teaching and Learning
The Top 20 is foundational to everything we do because it represents CPSE’s strategic vision, leveraging the psychological science underlying teaching and learning, motivation, well-being, classroom management, and assessment.
A speed tour of the Top 20 Principles on pre-K to 12 teaching and learning
This video is based on the Top 20 Principles from psychology for pre-K to 12 teaching and learning.
