College of Education
Melissa Mariani Research Group
Led by Melissa Mariani · Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education
What we study
The Mariani Lab studies school counseling programs, focusing on student success, school climate, and evidence-based interventions. They lead training for the Student Success Skills curriculum and collaborate with K-12 districts.
What working here is like
- Human participants
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Analyzing the impact of ESOL school counselor ratios on student outcomes
This project examines how ESOL counselor ratios affect student outcomes in schools.
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Recent papers, explained
- The Development and Validation of the Student Engagement in Social Emotional Learning Skills (SE-SELS) Survey
2026 · University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst
Creates and tests a survey to measure how well teens use social-emotional skills in school.
- Reconsidering Lockdown Drills in K-12 Schools: A Scoping Review of Empirical Evidence on Implementation Practices, Trauma-Informed Considerations, and Reported Outcomes
2026 · Social Sciences
Reviews how lockdown drills in schools are done and their effects on students' safety and stress.
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- Lived Experiences of Resilience Among Counselors Who Treat Adolescents With Problematic Sexual Behavior
2026 · Journal of Mental Health Counseling
Explores how counselors who work with troubled teens stay strong despite challenges.
- Checking the Vibes of Students: A Pilot Study to Promote Emotional Wellness
2026 · Professional School Counseling
Tests whether a digital tool can help track and improve students' emotional well-being in schools.
- Improving School Counselor Ratios: School Counseling Support for English Learner Students
2025 · Professional School Counseling
Checks if more school counselors trained in helping English learners improve their grades and behavior.
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