What is Project CLASS? Who Needs Project CLASS? Programs & Services Workshops & Training Results & Research   Foundational Research Overview Project CLASS Research Overview References Testimonials & Endorsements Underwriting & Donations How Can I Help? FAQs Press Room Map & Directions E-learning Houston Achievement Place 245 West 17th Street Houston, TX 77008 [713] 868-1943 © 2005 Houston Achievement Place References Project CLASS is built on an extensive foundation of research studies conducted through the University of Kansas (Lawrence, Kansas) and the Achievement Place Research Project.  (Bibliography. www.teaching-family.org).  Dulak and Weissberg (2005) did a quantitative analysis of 300 research studies demonstrating the beneficial impact of social and emotional programs on academic performance, on-task behavior and constructive relationships (American Psychological Association, Washington, DC: major meta-analysis of positive youth development programs).  Project CLASS effectively develops social skills in children and effectively strengthens social skills teaching abilities in adults (Mena 2001, 2005).