Peaceful Schools

Name

Peaceful Schools

Legal name

Peaceful Resolutions For Living, Inc.

Website

https://peacefulschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Social-Emotional Learning and Conflict Resolution Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

School-Based SEL Curriculum & Instructional Programs (EDAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI)

Keywords

• Social emotional learning services
• Conflict resolution training
• Restorative practices consulting
• K-12 professional development
• Community schools coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Services: Training and workshops for schools and districts including Restorative Practices, De-Escalation Simulation, Nurturing Classroom, Mindfulness, School-Based Mediation, Peer Mediation, Team Development, Peaceful People Social-Emotional Curriculum, and School Improvement coaching.
2. Curriculum Subscriptions: Password-protected online access to Peaceful People social-emotional curriculum, lesson plans, activity guides, and classroom structures. Individual full-year subscriptions available; discounted rates for whole schools or departments.
3. Training Center Rentals and Classes: Training center hosts professional development sessions, conferences, community meetings, student workshops, camps, and PS School of the Arts classes. Fees for events (e.g., $35 for Coasters and Cocktails, $40 for printing classes).
4. Community Schools Coordination: Direct staffing and coordination services as Community Schools Lead Agency in partnership with Syracuse City School District. Coordinators deployed in seven schools.
5. Enrichment Instruction Services: S.T.E.A.M.-based enrichment programming delivered during school day as part of Extended Learning Time (ELT) initiative in Syracuse City School District.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peaceful Schools is a full-service social-emotional learning (SEL) and conflict resolution provider for K-12 schools, districts, and communities. The company delivers professional development training, embedded on-site staffing (e.g., Community Schools Coordinators), direct student instruction including assemblies and peer mediation, restorative practices implementation, mediation services, enrichment instruction, and school improvement consulting, all grounded in its proprietary C.A.R.E.S. Skills Framework and S.T.A.R. Power strategy.

Product overview

Peaceful Schools operates as a service-based organization providing comprehensive social-emotional education and conflict resolution products and services. The core portfolio includes the Peaceful People Curriculum with C.A.R.E.S. Skills Framework and S.T.A.R. Power Strategy as foundational methodologies, supported by direct service offerings: Enrichment Instruction (S.T.E.A.M.-based), Community Schools partnerships, Restorative Practices, Mediation Services, Professional Development, Student Development, and School Improvement & Leadership Development. Sub-brands include Peaceful Schools Productions (theater/performances) and Peaceful School of the Arts (arts programming). The organization also operates a Training Center facility. All programs emphasize the core C.A.R.E.S. skills (Cooperation, Assertion, Responsibility, Empathy, Self-Control) and S.T.A.R. Power (Stop, Think, Act with Respect) framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Peaceful Schools Productions: A certified woman-owned business enterprise that creates theatrical productions and performances focused on social-emotional learning and bullying prevention.
• Peaceful School of the Arts
• Peaceful People
• S.T.A.R. Power

Products and services

• Enrichment Instruction Program Hands-on, project-based learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) integrated with social-emotional learning and behavioral rehearsal for students in grades K-8, delivered during the school day and in after-school settings.
• Community Schools Partnership programs that integrate academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement between schools, families, and community resources, with Peaceful Schools serving as Lead Agency coordinating staffing and family engagement.
• Restorative Practices Framework rooted in indigenous peacemaking practices that engages individuals and communities in building and maintaining relationships proactively, and in working together to repair harm reactively, using the C.A.R.E.S. skills; includes restorative conferencing and mediation services for schools.
• Mediation Services Voluntary, structured communication process for conflict resolution facilitated by trained neutral mediators, including School-Based Mediation, Peer Mediation, and Workplace Mediation programs for schools, districts, and organizations.
• Professional Development Dynamic trainings and workshops for schools, districts, and workplaces to build and sustain positive culture and climate, covering Restorative Practices, De-Escalation Simulation, Trauma-Informed Practices, Mindfulness, School-Based and Peer Mediation, Nurturing Classroom, Team Development, Peaceful People SEL Curriculum, and School Improvement coaching.
• Student Development Direct instruction, discussion, activities, and behavioral rehearsal to help students practice and grow positive social skills, including Upstander Assemblies and Peaceful People assemblies delivered at schools to up to 200 students per presentation.
• School Improvement and Leadership Development Coaching, professional development, and consultant services for schools and districts to develop healthy individuals and communities through tiered systems of support, leadership capacity building, DCIP/SCEP development, and Professional Learning Communities.
• Peaceful People Curriculum Classroom-based social-emotional education program that promotes healthy social development, prevents youth violence, and fosters positive community relationships, built on the proprietary C.A.R.E.S. skills and S.T.A.R. Power strategy and delivered via password-protected online subscription.
• Peaceful Schools Productions Theater sub-brand producing performances for young audiences focused on bullying prevention, social-emotional learning, and using power peacefully, including the Weird! Musical and other touring productions.
• Peaceful School of the Arts Arts programming sub-brand offering classes, workshops, lessons, and experiences for all ages in a safe and welcoming environment at the Syracuse Training Center, designed to develop arts and social skills simultaneously.
• The Training Center Headquarters facility at 161 Intrepid Lane, Syracuse, NY 13205 that hosts professional development sessions, conferences, community meetings, student workshops, camps, rehearsals, and Peaceful School of the Arts classes, with event rentals available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowered number of referrals and suspensions while increasing classroom instructional time in Syracuse City School District
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BestSelf Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Community-based organization in Buffalo, NY providing behavioral health supports and after-school programming. Partnership since 2016 for school-based SEL coordinators and Upstander Assemblies in 4 schools grades 5-9.
• Greater Amsterdam School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016District-wide Peer Mediation Program since 2016 covering all 6 school buildings. Peaceful Schools trained student mediators, adult advisors, and administrators, with Train-the-Trainer sustainability programming.
• Free Spirit PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational publishing partner providing resources for children and teens facing challenges. Free Spirit has a 40-year mission to provide young people with tools to think for themselves, overcome challenges, and make a difference.
• Building Men ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports young men of Syracuse in becoming men of character by developing purpose and passion, instilling integrity in leadership, and building healthy relationships.
• InterFaith Works of CNYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough education, service and dialogue, affirms dignity of each person and faith community. The El-Hindi Center for Dialogue promotes racial and social equity. Partnership on Educators for Equity professional development series.
• School Mental Health Resource and Training Center (MHANYS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports NYS public and private schools to implement mental health instruction as part of K-12 health curricula. Partnership with NYSED Mental Health Alliance for CMHSS Curriculum and Training platform.
• Math & MovementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-sensory learning program aligned with state standards using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements to boost retention rates, build self-confidence, and increase test scores.
• School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupports public school leaders and communities with direction, service, and advocacy. Represents nearly 8,000 school principals, assistant principals, directors, and coordinators.
• Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization establishing SEL as essential part of education. Envisions families, schools, and communities working together to promote children's success in school and life.
• Inclusion in MotionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to empower all abilities and ages to play, exercise, learn, and socialize together. Dream Big campaign creating sensory-rich playgrounds in Western NY.
• Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical Assistance Center established by Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education. Provides capacity-building information for school-wide disciplinary practices.
• Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's largest professional association for mediators, arbitrators, educators and conflict resolution practitioners, enhancing practice and public understanding.
• National School Climate CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes positive and sustained school climate: safe, supportive environment nurturing social and emotional, ethical, and academic skills.
• Brain Gym InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to principle that moving with intention leads to optimal learning. Instructors and movement-based programs empower all ages to reclaim joy of living.
• YogaKidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier yoga program for children with Tools for Schools program integrating yoga, Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, and character education.
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation's clearinghouse on issues related to missing and sexually exploited children, authorized by Congress to perform 22 programs and services.
• Syracuse City School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary district partner for Community Schools Lead Agency (7 schools), Enrichment Instruction (ELT), and Restorative Practices implementation. Multi-faceted partnership since 2015.
• LaFayette Central School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool improvement partnership including DCIP and SCEP development, teacher leadership development, and Professional Learning Communities implementation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Committee for Children: National nonprofit publisher of the Second Step SEL curriculum, the most widely adopted K-6 SEL program in the U.S. Directly comparable as a school-based SEL curriculum and professional development provider targeting the same K-12 districts Peaceful Schools serves.
• International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP): Specialist provider of restorative practices training, certification, and graduate education used widely by K-12 schools. Overlaps directly with Peaceful Schools' restorative practices framework and professional development offerings, and competes for the same district training budgets.
• Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility: NYC-based nonprofit delivering SEL curriculum, restorative practices, and conflict resolution programs to New York State schools. Closest geographic and mission-aligned peer, competing for the same NY district and community schools contracts.
• Sanford Harmony (Sanford Programs / National University): Provider of a K-6 SEL program (Sanford Harmony) widely used in U.S. schools, with curriculum, classroom tools, and professional learning components. Direct comparable as a school-based SEL curriculum and training vendor.
• Move This World: SEL curriculum and professional development provider focused on K-12, with both in-person and digital content for social-emotional skill building. Comparable as a full-service SEL and PD vendor serving the same district buyer personas.
• Aperture Education: Provider of the DESSA SEL assessments and SEL programs for K-12, combining curriculum, assessment, and educator training. Comparable to Peaceful Schools as a measurement- and curriculum-driven SEL platform with district sales motion.
• Northeast Foundation for Children (Responsive Classroom): Nonprofit providing SEL-aligned classroom management and teacher professional development used widely in K-8. Comparable to Peaceful Schools in the professional development and school-culture change category, with overlapping district buyers in the Northeast U.S.

Broad incumbents

• RethinkEd: Broader K-12 behavior health, SEL, and special education platform serving districts nationally with digital curriculum, professional development, and MTSS tools. Overlaps with Peaceful Schools' SEL and MTSS consulting but operates at much larger scale and across more product lines.
• Panorama Education: Large K-12 data and SEL platform combining school climate surveys, SEL interventions, and MTSS tools used by thousands of districts. Competes indirectly for SEL and culture-climate budgets but competes more on technology than on direct service delivery.

Others

• Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): The leading national SEL research and framework organization. Not a commercial competitor but a partner and ecosystem anchor — Peaceful Schools explicitly lists CASEL as a partner, and CASEL's framework shapes district SEL procurement decisions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/peacefulschools1

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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