The Inner Game™: A Self-Paced SEL Journey

The Inner Game™ is a 508-compliant, bilingual (English & Spanish), self-paced Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program designed for middle school students (grades 6–8). Built on 10 Powerful Pillars, it equips young people with the confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills they need to thrive in school and in life.

💡 Free for Title I schools in Puerto Rico: Each student license for The Inner Game™ carries a value of $50, but thanks to donor generosity, every Title I charter school in Puerto Rico can access it at no cost. Your contributions make this possible, removing financial barriers and ensuring every student has the opportunity to strengthen their inner foundation for success.

📚 Alignment with CASEL 5

The Inner Game™ is fully aligned with the CASEL 5 Core Competencies, meeting the highest national SEL standards:

  • Self-Awareness — Recognize emotions, identify strengths, and build confidence.
    (Pillars: Positive Attitude, Self-Confidence, Gratitude, Hope)
  • Self-Management — Practice perseverance, manage stress, and develop personal discipline to reach goals.
    (Pillars: Perseverance, Stress Management, Personal Discipline, Positive Attitude)
  • Social Awareness — Strengthen empathy and respect, appreciating diversity and others’ perspectives.
    (Pillars: Respect, Gratitude, Communication)
  • Relationship Skills — Build teamwork and communication to collaborate, resolve conflict, and foster belonging.
    (Pillars: Communication, Teamwork, Respect, Gratitude)
  • Responsible Decision-Making — Weigh options, consider consequences, and make ethical choices.
    (Pillars: Hope, Positive Attitude, Personal Discipline, Respect)

🏀 Why It Matters

By weaving CASEL’s proven framework with The Inner Game’s 10 Pillars, students gain more than academic support — they build lifelong skills that fuel resilience, positive identity, and future readiness.

Every $50 donation sponsors a student’s full access, but because of donor support, Puerto Rico’s Title I middle school students receive it completely free of charge. Together, we are transforming lives one student at a time.

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SEL Online — The Inner Game™

A Self-Paced, Online, Portable Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Journey for Middle-School students — built on 10 Powerful Pillars.

Thanks to donor support, free access is available for Title I Middle-School Students in Puerto Rico (grades 6–8).

Empowering Puerto Rico’s Middle School Students — Free for Title 1 Charter Schools

A 508-compliant, self-paced Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program for Grades 6–8 provided Free Access to Title 1 Charter Schools in Puerto Rico.

Students can log in anytime and learn at their own pace. Title I middle schools (grades 6–8) in Puerto Rico may apply to receive free access for all students.

Support The Student Journey

Any donation helps sustain and expand access to The Inner Game™ — a self-paced, online SEL journey valued at $50 per student.

The 10 Pillars of The Inner Game™

1. Positive Attitude — Face challenges with optimism.

2. Self-Confidence — Believe in your strengths and abilities.

3. Perseverance — Build resilience to keep going when it’s tough.

4. Respect — Value yourself and others through actions and words.

5. Communication — Express clearly and listen with understanding.

6. Teamwork — Collaborate and build trust to reach shared goals.

7. Stress Management — Stay calm and focused in difficult moments.

8. Personal Discipline — Practice self-control, focus, and consistency.

9. Gratitude — Recognize and appreciate the good and those who help.

10. Hope — Believe in possibilities for the future.

Hooporia Institute Inc. • 508(c)(1)(A) nonprofit • EIN: 66-1104700 • Donations are tax-deductible.

Sponsor Students — One-Time Donation

Your gift delivers SEL to Title 1 charter middle schools (grades 6–8) in Puerto Rico. Choose a preset amount or give any amount — every donation helps.

Compliance: One-time donations only (no recurring scholarships). Act 60–compliant. Hooporia Institute Inc. — 508(c)(1)(A) nonprofit, EIN: 66-1104700.

Privacy: Donor contact info is used for receipts and compliance only.

Why Your Donation Matters

Free access for Title 1 charter schools. Your gift removes cost barriers for grades 6–8.

Proven skills for life. Students build resilience, focus, and confidence that lift academic engagement.

508-compliant, bilingual resources. Accessible to all learners, available in English and Spanish.

Local impact. 100% of your donation supports Puerto Rico’s youth.