The Pearson Institute delivers SEL-aligned curriculum that districts can implement, teachers can sustain, and students actually engage with — because it was built from the ground up on a proven methodology, not a trend.
The Energy Academy™ is the Pearson Institute's core school-based curriculum — a structured, semester-long program for grades 6–8 that teaches students how to recognize, regulate, and redirect their energy in academic and social settings.
Unlike one-time assemblies or passive classroom content, The Energy Academy™ is built for depth. Every unit builds on the last. Every skill is practiced, not just explained. And every lesson is designed to be delivered by a classroom teacher — no outside specialist required after initial training.
Every program, every lesson, and every facilitated experience from the Pearson Institute is built on TERM™ — because lasting behavior change requires a repeatable method, not a moment of inspiration.
TERM™ is the intellectual property of the Pearson Institute for Human Development. It forms the backbone of every curriculum unit, keynote, workshop, and facilitated experience we deliver.
Ask About TERM™ LicensingAge-appropriate introduction to emotional vocabulary, body awareness, and foundational regulation skills — delivered through story, movement, and guided activity.
The flagship program. A full semester or year-long curriculum that takes students through all four TERM™ dimensions with structured units, projects, and reflection practices.
Leadership-focused application of TERM™ for high school students — connecting personal regulation to academic performance, college readiness, and career preparation.
No district has the same budget, calendar, or capacity. We built three implementation tiers so you can start where you are and scale to where you want to go.
The right starting point for schools that want to pilot the program, build internal proof, and create momentum before requesting district-wide adoption.
For districts ready to make TERM™ and The Energy Academy™ part of how they approach SEL — not just an add-on, but a framework woven into school culture.
For districts that want complete ownership. Your staff becomes certified TERM™ facilitators — trained to deliver, sustain, and expand the program indefinitely.
The Energy Academy™ and all Pearson Institute curriculum is designed around the five core CASEL competencies — the nationally recognized framework that school boards, state education agencies, and grant funders require.
This means your district can integrate our programs into existing SEL initiatives, reference them in Title I, Title IV, and ESSA reporting, and position them clearly to your board without needing to build a new approval case from scratch.
Request Our Curriculum Alignment DocumentWhether you're a principal building a case for your superintendent, a curriculum director exploring options, or a district leader ready to move — the conversation starts with a 20-minute call.
We'll walk you through the curriculum, answer your implementation questions, and give you everything you need to take this to your board.
Beyond curriculum programs, Stan Pearson II has authored books specifically designed for students and educators — each one a standalone resource with activities, reflection tools, and discussion guides built in. All available for bulk orders.
What you think but never say. A powerful, honest book about identity, labels, and belonging — designed to open conversations that schools rarely know how to start.
Used in classrooms, counseling sessions, and community programs as a conversation starter for bullying prevention, DEI initiatives, and social-emotional learning.
