Arts-Based Behavioral & Social-Emotional Intervention Program
For over 25 years, Arts Education Integration Agency (AEI Agency) has supported students across K–12 settings who face behavioral and disciplinary challenges. Our signature 10–12 week program combines research-based arts practices with evidence-driven strategies in social-emotional learning (SEL), conflict resolution, and critical thinking. We believe that the arts are not an “extra,” but an essential pathway for transformation—empowering students to understand themselves, build healthier relationships, and take ownership of their behavior.
What we offer
Our program is age-specific, developmentally appropriate, and rooted in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices. Each session integrates creative expression—drama, storytelling, music, movement, and visual art—to create safe spaces for emotional growth, reflection, and skill-building.
Elementary School (Grades 4–5)
Young learners explore emotion, empathy, and communication through imaginative play, rhythm, role-playing
and storytelling. Focus areas include:
and storytelling. Focus areas include:
- Naming and managing emotions
- Practicing impulse control
- Building cooperation through creative group work
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
Middle schoolers engage in identity-focused creative expression including drama, writing, movement, and collaborative art-making. Key outcomes include:
- Improved emotional literacy and peer communication
- Positive conflict resolution skills
- Increased confidence and self-expression
High School (Grades 9–12)
Older students participate in performance-based projects, real-world scenarios, and inquiry-based dialogue. Focus areas include:
- Leadership and self-advocacy
- Restorative approaches to conflict
- Preparing for life after high school with stronger emotional tools
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Decreased disruptive behaviors and office referrals
- Improved student empathy and self-awareness
- Enhanced peer relationships and classroom climate
- Strengthened teacher capacity for behavior-responsive instruction
Implementation Options
The program can be delivered:
- During the school day
- As part of after-school enrichment
- In collaboration with school counselors or behavioral intervention teams
Educator Support & Professional Development Workshop
AEI Agency offers a hands-on Professional Development Workshop for teachers and school staff, focused on using arts-based strategies to improve classroom behavior and support student growth.
Educators will engage in creative, practical tools they can immediately apply—designed to align with SEL, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive teaching.
Educators will engage in creative, practical tools they can immediately apply—designed to align with SEL, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive teaching.
Workshop Focus Areas Include:
- Integrating arts-based SEL practices into daily classroom routines
- Using creative strategies to de-escalate conflict and redirect disruptive behavior
- Building emotionally responsive classroom environments
- Supporting students with trauma-informed and culturally relevant approaches
Workshop Outcomes:
- Increased educator confidence in managing challenging behaviors using non-punitive strategies
- Enhanced understanding of SEL integration across content areas and classroom routines
- Improved classroom culture and stronger teacher-student relationships
- Practical tools and lesson ideas that support emotional regulation and engagement for all learners