“Top 20” Badges Program
The “Top 20” Badges Program awards virtual badges to PreK-12 schools that use evidence-based strategies to boost achievement and student well-being. The strategies are delineated in the Top 20 Principles from Psychology for PreK-12 Teaching and Learning. Schools must demonstrate evidence of school-wide use of principles for one or more categories including: thinking and learning, motivation, social and emotional development, classroom management and assessing student progress. Schools that earn all five badges will also be awarded a banner for display.
Thinking and Learning
Recognition for using the science of psychology to enhance student thinking and learning.
Motivation
Recognition for using the science of psychology to promote student motivation.
Social-Emotional Learning
Recognition for using the science of psychology to promote student social emotional learning.
Classroom Management
Recognition for using the science of psychology to promote best practices in classroom management.
Assessment
Recognition for using the science of psychology for best practices in student progress and assessment.
Testimonials
This was the most successful Board of Education meeting for our school in a long time, and I'm confident that the Motivation Badge was a major contributing factor.
I know the process for the teachers was very valuable. We will be having our new counselor work on the next badge as a way of helping her examine and delve into our Social-Emotional Learning Program. The process is a great way to dig deeper into the what, why, and how—but to also come away with an understanding of the areas or aspects of the program that need improvement.
Top 20 Principles for Pre-K to 12 Education