Culture & Climate Assessment Lab

Culture & Climate Assessment Lab (CCAL)

Turning data into action for healthier youth communities.

At SCCI, we know that real change starts with listening to the voices of the young people, staff, and families your organization serves. CCAL helps youth-serving organizations gather meaningful feedback from these communities — and then use that data to guide decisions, strengthen relationships, and celebrate progress.

Our approach is grounded in data from multiple sources, ensuring that decisions are based on facts, resources are used wisely, and progress can be identified, measured, and celebrated.

We don’t just provide surveys. We provide a clear path forward.

Clear Data, Clearer Path Forward

We offer well-tested surveys and tools to capture what’s really happening across your organization. Our team collects, analyzes, and summarizes the results in reports that are easy to understand and act on.

Making Meaning Together

After surveys are complete, we work with your team to talk through findings, highlight strengths and growth areas, and identify practical next steps aligned with your organization’s goals.

Customized Support for Every Organization

Every organization is different. That’s why we design custom assessments to fit your needs — whatever your program evaluation, wellness, or SEL goals may be.

Assessment Tools

Survey	What it captures
Climate Assessment Survey	A comprehensive look at organizational climate — participants, staff, and families. Developed By: Adapted from a school climate survey created during the Developing Safe and Civil Schools (DSACS) project, led by Maurice Elias, Ph.D. of Rutgers University.
Health & Wellness Assessment Survey	Establishes a baseline for organizations prioritizing wellness.
Bullying Prevention Survey	Focuses on bullying behaviors and prevention strategies. Developed By: Paula Rodriguez Rust, Ph.D. of Spectrum Diversity, LLC, now maintained by the Lab.
Equity and Inclusion Survey	Captures how young people feel about diversity, equity, and inclusion in your programs. Developed By: Panorama Education, in partnership with the RIDES (Reimagining Integration: Diverse & Equitable Schools) Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Panorama SEL Survey	Highlights participant and staff perspectives on social-emotional support. Developed By: Panorama Education.
Panorama Well-Being Survey	Tracks participant well-being, relationships, and program support. Developed By: Panorama Education.
Community Needs Assessments	Helps organizations understand the needs of participants, staff, and families during transitions. Developed By: Originally created by Panorama Education; adapted by SCCI to identify social, emotional, and programmatic needs during transitions.

Most surveys are available in multiple languages and formats.

Why Organizations Choose the Assessment Lab

Deep Expertise

…in social-emotional learning, organizational climate, and evaluation design.

Proven Track Record

…of 10+ years of impact across schools, camps, and youth-serving organizations.

End-to-End Support

…from survey administration to action planning.

Data Into Insight

…through a data-driven approach that turns numbers into real insight for your organization.

CCAL is an expert-led, data-driven resource with more than a decade of proven impact that helps you build a stronger, healthier community.