Expert-Led SEL Courses for Parents and Educators

Nurturing resilience, connection, and growth for every child.

The Mariposa Method empowers parents and educators to work together, reduce stress, and build deeper connections with children—laying the foundation for emotional resilience that lasts for generations.

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Join A Movement

Join the growing community of 35K+ educators and 35K+ parents who trust Mariposa's expert-led, research-backed approach.

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Learn Your Way

Choose from self-paced courses, facilitated virtual group sessions, and 1:1 coaching.

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Discover Simple, Practical Learning Tools

Learn new techniques with thoughtfully organized modules, step-by-step approaches, and real-life examples.

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Embrace SEL Together

Learn alongside other parents and educators who want to champion new ways to support children, understand their needs, and prepare them to cope with stress.

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Our Impact, Independently Validated

Our newest study with the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University confirms the efficacy of the Mariposa Method and its measurable impact on educators, families, and children.

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Anne Townsend and Jenny Barrett, founders of Mariposa Education, social-emotional learning experts for parents and educators

Meet Anne & Jenny—The Heart And Soul Of Mariposa

Anne Townsend (M.A., Ph.D) is a social-emotional scientist and parent who has championed two decades of research to support our method.

Jenny Barrett (M.Ed.) is an early childhood educator, administrator, and parent whose three decades of classroom experience shapes our unique approach.

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Programs for Schools

Tell us your goals, and we’ll help implement SEL methods at scale for long-term impact in your learning community.

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Courses for Educators

Adopt strategies that help you connect with students, reduce stress, and teach with renewed purpose.

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Courses for Parents

Learn to build trust, empathy, and understanding with your child—so you can create the family life you envision.

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Meaningful outcomes for young people start with the adults who guide them.

The Mariposa Method’s 20+ years of outcome data tells a story of what’s possible for you.

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50% of adults reported feeling less stress

80% of adults reported improved adult-child relationships

66% of educators reported less teacher-student conflict

“Having these skills has afforded my students with skills to better manage their emotions in any situation. If this course were mandatory for all staff and parents, we would have a dynamic shift in student performance, feeling of community, open communication and the relationships we have with our students. ”

- Courtney, Educator

“I can connect with them through acknowledging their feelings and thinking about how we both feel in the moment. This program has had a positive impact on my relationship with my children allowing me to understand their feelings and talk instead of guessing.”

- Dontae, Parent

“Taking the Mariposa training 7 years ago completely changed my teaching philosophy and style. It was hands-down the most transformative and impactful training of my career. Mariposa taught me that relationships are the backbone of good teaching, and that with trust comes success.”

- Wendy, School Administrator

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