Generate Decision Power
The Decision Education Foundation (DEF) improves the lives of young people by empowering them with effective Decision Skills. DEF teaches HOW to decide, not what to decide, building essential skills that support better decisions. Educators who teach DEF programs report increased student self-efficacy and find the materials are accessible, valuable, and relevant to students' lives.
What we do
We partner with schools and youth organizations to bring Decision Education to young people. We provide effective course materials for students and training workshops for educators to improve student achievement through effective Decision Skills.
Better Decisions Better Lives
Evidence of Value
DEF is evidence-based with formal studies of efficacy on outcomes like academic improvement and decision competence.
Real Life Examples
These real life decision stories create opportunities to explore Decision Skills through relevant situations students want to talk about.
Decision Focus Videos
12 short videos explore the elements of Decision Quality and topics like process and responsible vs risky decisions.
Why we do it
Effective decision-making skills require the ability to reason in the face of uncertainty, are not intuitive, and are central to improving life outcomes. DEF strives to institute decision competency alongside literacy and numeracy as a priority in mainstream education.
Our success is achieved through enabling those working with youth to learn, deliver, and sustain decision-making curriculum, language, and environments for youth in a variety of educational settings.
What are Decision Skills?
Your decision is only as strong as the weakest link. This 3-minute video introduces the Decision Chain, the framework organizing our approach to Decision Skills.
Videos to learn, teach, and explore.
Our videos are learning and teaching resources, plus you’ll find educators and students telling their success stories with Decision Education.
Risky Decisions -- They Can Be a Good Thing for Teens to Make
In the teenager's prefrontal cortex, taking risks is natural as part of brain development. Positive risks can expand your comfort zone, but be careful to not cross the Stupid Line!
Use an Appropriate Decision-Making Process
Learn a process that addresses the important elements of a decision in a sensible order and iterates.
School Leaders Comment on the Value of Decision Making Skills
These state and district superintendents believe that Decision Skills should be formally taught alongside literacy and numeracy.
Choose Your Perspective
Whether you want to learn Decision Quality for yourself, you and your cohorts, or teach others, DEF can provide resources targeted to your needs.
Teacher
Explore videos and curriculum to improve your students' lives.
School Admin
Teach your team to be more effective and adopt programs school-wide.
Parent
Help your child achieve their best with learning materials and decision tools.
Counselor
Explore tools and curriculum to guide your students to what they really want.
District Leader
Teach your team more effective decision-making and achieve better results.
Student
Make better choices about school, friends & family, and your future today!
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