Session Description:
COMPASS requires every program to deliver SEL outcomes through a curriculum that fits its specific community, and single-site leaders carry the full weight of that decision without the benefit of a multi-site comparison. Choosing or refining curriculum before launch is what lets a site open in the fall with staff trained on one model, families oriented to one approach, and outcomes that can be evaluated against a clear standard.
In this working session, organizational leaders will work through a structured decision process for their site: identifying shared priorities and values among the team, naming the specific youth population and SEL outcomes the curriculum needs to serve, and applying practical evaluation criteria, including cultural relevance, engagement strategies, skill-building outcomes, and adaptability. The session moves between guided discussion and individual work time.
By the end of the session, participants will leave with a Curriculum Decision Brief for their site: program goals named, youth needs articulated, evaluation criteria applied to candidate curricula, and a clear next step toward selection or refinement. The brief gives the leader what they need to align staff, families, and evaluation around one curriculum before fall programming begins.
Intended Audience:
Organizational Leaders selecting curriculum for a specific location.
Mona Prophete, MSW
Mona Prophete is a natural orator equipped with over a decade of experience in public speaking, counseling and coaching. This altruistic, dynamic speaker has always had a special affinity for youth and especially enjoys engaging and training the educators that lead them. Throughout the years, her experience which is both vast and diverse, has only served to motivate her further as well as enhance her passion for conveying concrete and applicable knowledge to others. She also feels it is important to note that her belief is that both personal and professional development can be exciting, and that any topic can be made interesting with the right delivery! Mona holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the College of New Rochelle as well as a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University. In addition to this, she is also licensed in Restorative Practice Training and is mentor certified through Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Fordham University.
Ketlynne Joseph-Desrosiers
Ketlynne is an educator, facilitator, and leadership coach with nearly two decades of experience supporting schools, organizations, and leaders in building strong cultures, developing leadership capacity, and creating meaningful change. Drawing on her experience as a teacher, instructional leader, and coach, Ketlynne designs engaging learning experiences that help individuals and teams lead with purpose and achieve lasting results. Her work focuses on empowering individuals and teams to build sustainable systems that foster growth, collaboration, and excellence.
Ketlynne joined the team at Ramapo in 2021 with a deep passion for supporting communities and developing sustainable improvements that strengthen organizational impact. She has truly enjoyed working across her various roles as a thought partner and support system for leaders and teams, helping to translate vision into action and strengthen overall capacity for change.
Ketlynne holds certifications in School Building Leadership and Secondary Education, a Master of Science in Secondary Education, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She is also an alumna of the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program to Ghana. She is known for her ability to connect strategy with practice, and her ability to help leaders and teams translate ideas into action. Her work is grounded in the belief that sustainable growth occurs when people are empowered to reflect, learn, and lead with intention.
Organization: Ramapo for Children
Website: https://ramapoforchildren.org/
Org Description: Ramapo for Children partners with schools, youth-serving organizations, and communities to create environments where all young people can succeed. Through training, coaching, and evidence-informed practices, Ramapo helps educators and youth professionals build inclusive, supportive spaces that promote social-emotional growth and engagement.