The most widely used social boundaries curriculum in special education. Teach intimacy, relationships, and social skills with video modeling — plus 60 more programs in the Stanfield library.
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Research-based video programs trusted by educators for over 40 years.
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Over 40 years of research-based programs designed for Special Education, SEL, and Transition Skills.
Every program comes with a valuable teacher's guide to help educators incorporate the program into their teaching methods with ease.
Based on humor, our courses captivate the audience's interest and help students retain even difficult-to-understand concepts.
Our well-thought-out SEL programs are based on science and research to help students make the most of the educational content.
Our programs cover a broad spectrum of topics written by experienced field specialists in Special Education, Instructional Design, Sexual Health, SEL, and Transition Skills.
The Stanfield Library includes over 60 research-based video programs teaching social skills, conflict management, relationship skills, and transitional skills for Independent Living.
For over 40 years, James Stanfield Co has produced high-performing educational content using Video Modeling to help students communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and build balanced relationships.
Humor plays the first role in our educational programs, making the learning experience more engaging and enjoyable. Instead of strict and dull content, we focus on funny alternatives that captivate the audience and set the stage for more efficient learning.
Stanfield founded Video Modeling and pays great attention to incorporating this engaging format. We believe learning social skills doesn't have to rely on trial and error only. Video Modeling provides visual and auditory stimulation and helps students gain insights into appropriate social behaviors.
James Stanfield was a classroom teacher, learning firsthand the challenges educators face in Special Education. Using all this knowledge and experience, he created the Stanfield programs to facilitate the learning process and support students and teachers.
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Schools pay $2,300+/year for Second Step. Stanfield+ is $999 for 60+ programs.
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Start Free TrialOur programs have been validated by independent researchers and recognized by leading publications and institutions.
A quasi-experimental study in a Boston public school found Circles significantly increased knowledge of social safety and appropriate vs. inappropriate behaviors for students with developmental disabilities ages 14–21.
Read the full study (PDF)A 2020 peer-reviewed pilot study found that participant comprehension of appropriate social boundaries improved from baseline following use of the Circles curriculum with young adult females with Down syndrome.
View on ERIC (EJ1278498)TIME highlighted BeCool training in their coverage of programs that work, where students learn to choose "cool" responses over "hot" reactions to conflict and bullying situations.
Read in TIME MagazineFirst Job Survival Skills received the prestigious Communicator Award of Excellence, recognizing outstanding work in video production for education.
James Stanfield received an Academy Award for Technical Achievement for the development and manufacture of a device for the repair and protection of sprocket holes in motion picture film.
James Stanfield coined the term "Video Modeling" and registered the official U.S. trademark in 1999 — the teaching methodology now used in special education programs worldwide.
The American Association on Mental Retardation's Social/Sexual Concerns Group presented James Stanfield with the first-ever award for the development of socio-sexual training materials for people with disabilities.
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