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Spark House SEL Measurement Platform
SEL Measurement for COMPASS Programs: Built, Live, and Ready to Demo
A CASEL-aligned social-emotional learning measurement tool designed for COMPASS after-school programs. Administer validated youth self-report surveys, track domain-level growth, and export anonymized participant data.
CASEL-AlignedCollaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning — the national framework for SEL competenciesFERPA-CompliantFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act — federal law protecting student education recordsWCAG AAAWCAG Level AAA — the highest tier of web accessibility complianceNYC ReadyMeets NYC DYCD COMPASS program requirements for youth development data collection
How it works
Three steps to SEL measurement
No hardware, no software installation, no IT department involvement. New sites go live same-day.
Deploy access codes
Each COMPASS site receives a unique access code and survey link. Coordinators distribute it to participants.
Students take the survey
Participants open the link on any device — phones, tablets, Chromebooks. Takes under 3 minutes. Zero PII collected.
View results instantly
Domain-level scores appear in the dashboard in real time. Export anonymized datasets for evaluation vendors.
CASEL framework
Five domains of social-emotional learning
Our survey instrument measures youth competencies across all five CASEL domains, with four items per domain for a total of 20 questions.
Self-Awareness
Recognizing one's own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior.
4 survey items
Self-Management
Managing one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations.
4 survey items
Social Awareness
Taking the perspective of and empathizing with others from diverse backgrounds.
4 survey items
Relationships
Establishing and maintaining healthy and supportive relationships.
4 survey items
Decision-Making
Making caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions.
4 survey items
Live demo
Try the survey yourself
Experience the student-facing survey exactly as COMPASS participants would see it. Takes under 3 minutes. No personal information is collected.
Shareable survey link
Access code: SPARK1 — works on any device
Platform capabilities
What's included
Everything schools and program sites need — deployed by Spark House and A.M. Consulting with zero infrastructure burden on partner institutions.
CASEL-Aligned Survey Instrument
20-item youth self-report across 5 SEL domains with 4-point Likert scale
Unlimited Site Deployment
Add new schools in minutes — each site gets its own access code, sessions, and reporting
Real-Time Analytics Dashboard
Domain-level scores, participant counts, pre/post comparison, and trend tracking
Anonymized Data Export
Export participant-level anonymized datasets for evaluation vendors per DYCD requirements
Unlimited Email Communications
Automated confirmations, reminders, and coordinator notifications — no per-send limits
QR Code & Link Distribution
Shareable survey links and QR codes for easy classroom-level administration
FERPA-Compliant by Design
Zero PII collected — no student names, IDs, or emails. Anonymous access codes only
Multi-Session Support
Pre/post survey cycles per site with automatic scoring comparison and growth tracking
Mobile-Responsive Survey
Students complete surveys on any device — phones, tablets, Chromebooks, desktops
Site-Level Reporting
Aggregate domain scores per school with borough-level and program-level rollups
Demographic-Tailored Content
Curriculum partnership with Curriculum Kweens for culturally responsive, age-appropriate survey delivery
Privacy & Compliance Documentation
Published privacy policy, data retention schedule, DPA, and terms of use
Rapid deployment model: New COMPASS sites can be onboarded same-day with no hardware, no software installation, and no IT department involvement. Each site receives a unique access code and survey link — coordinators distribute it, students complete the survey on any browser, and results appear in the dashboard instantly. Spark House and A.M. Consulting handle all platform operations, data processing, and technical support.
Industry comparison
How Spark House exceeds the standard
Most SEL measurement platforms were built as generic survey tools retrofitted for education. Ours was purpose-built for COMPASS programs from day one.
CASEL SEL Framework
Industry typical
Most platforms claim CASEL alignment but use generic questionnaires
Spark House
Purpose-built 20-item instrument mapped 1:1 to all five CASEL domains with validated Likert scaling
FERPA Compliance
Industry typical
Many platforms collect student emails or require school-managed accounts, creating PII risk
Spark House
Zero PII by design — anonymous access codes only. No student accounts, no emails, no names ever enter the system
WCAG AAA Accessibility
Industry typical
Most ed-tech survey tools meet AA at best, with small text and poor contrast on mobile
Spark House
AAA-compliant contrast ratios, large touch targets, mobile-first responsive design, and screen reader support
Site Deployment Speed
Industry typical
Typical onboarding takes 2–6 weeks with IT coordination, software installs, and training
Spark House
New sites go live in minutes. No hardware, no installs, no IT involvement. Coordinators share a link — done
Data Privacy Architecture
Industry typical
Student data often stored with identifiers, requiring complex DPAs and breach notification plans
Spark House
Anonymized at the point of collection. No re-identification possible. TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest
Privacy & compliance
FERPA-compliant by design
Our platform was built from the ground up to meet federal student privacy requirements. No personally identifiable information is ever collected, stored, or transmitted.
Zero PII Collection
No student names, emails, IDs, or any personally identifiable information. Surveys accessed via anonymous codes only.
Anonymous Participant IDs
Each participant receives a system-generated anonymous identifier. No link to real-world identity exists in the system.
Encrypted Data Transit
All data transmitted over TLS 1.3 encryption. Platform hosted on SOC 2 compliant infrastructure.
Published Privacy Policy
Full privacy policy, data retention schedule, and terms of use are publicly available and linked from every survey.
About Spark House
Arts education meets data-driven impact
Spark House provides high-quality arts education programs and professional development to youth, staff, and administrators in schools and non-traditional learning settings, rooted in a youth development framework that amplifies voice where it is too often denied.
Founder Najee Omar’s public work consistently centers healing, community, Black and brown teen voices, and poetry/performance as tools for literacy, activism, and public speaking. Spark House brings years of direct experience in New York City schools and social-emotional services — working with students, teachers, and administrators across boroughs to deliver programming that is grounded in real outcomes, not theory.
Technology Partner
A.M. Consulting
A.M. Consulting leads Spark House’s technology development with a team of software consultants and engineers. Currently managing the Spark House website rebuild to accommodate new community offerings, A.M. Consulting brings full-stack platform engineering, data architecture, and program evaluation expertise. From survey instrument design to anonymized data pipelines, A.M. Consulting ensures every technical decision serves the mission.
Curriculum Partner
Curriculum Kweens
Curriculum Kweens partners with Spark House to deliver tailored, culturally responsive content per demographic. Their expertise ensures that SEL programming and survey language resonate with the communities being served — meeting young people where they are with age-appropriate, identity-affirming materials.
najee@mysparkhouse.org · www.mysparkhouse.org