At The Zones of Regulation®, we are committed to advancing emotional regulation and well-being through practices backed by research and informed by real-world experience. Our Digital Curriculum and Training offerings are designed to support diverse learners across educational, clinical, community, and home settings.
The Zones of Regulation framework and curriculum was developed from foundational research and practices in the fields of social-emotional learning, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. We are committed to translating cutting-edge research into our products and services to ensure they are effective across learning environments and learner backgrounds.
Research is an integral part of what we do and we continue to devote efforts to furthering the depth and breadth of our evidence base. Our team collaborates with external partners to conduct rigorous research on The Zones of Regulation framework and curriculum. Research using the framework and curriculum has shown significant positive outcomes in educational and clinical settings. To learn more, explore our Evidence of Effectiveness brief and a list of Research & Publications on The Zones of Regulation.
The Zones framework is grounded in research and supported by a growing body of evidence. It draws from key disciplines such as social-emotional learning, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. These foundations inform our pedagogy: how we design, deliver, and refine our Digital Curriculum and Training.
We believe strong programs evolve through feedback. That’s why we regularly gather insights from educators, clinicians, and caregivers to improve the clarity, usability, and impact of our Digital Curriculum and Training. This ongoing process helps ensure The Zones remains relevant, practical, and effective across a wide range of settings.
Our research library is always expanding. You can browse a range of studies, reports, and summaries to learn more about the impact of The Zones across different settings and populations.
Explore studies showing how The Zones improves the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes of learners.
Learn about the theoretical and scientific foundations of the framework, including the research that informed the development of The Zones.
Hear directly from educators, clinicians, and caregivers using The Zones. These stories illustrate The Zones’ impact across a wide range of ages and settings.
See how we use feedback from real users to improve our Digital Curriculum and Training offerings.
Find practical guidance for funding The Zones in your setting and learn how The Zones aligns with local and national priorities.
Read about the recognitions The Zones has received, along with recent news and media coverage.