This document is one of eight reports prepared to support the development of a new learning system, a development effort that is the first step in a major initiative undertaken by the Stupski Foundation. This document synthesizes recent research and theoretical literature on effective strategies for supporting urban, underserved students' social, emotional, and academic learning needs. Schools should adopt and/or adapt: (1) Effective curricula and programs to promote social-emotional learning; (2) Effective out-of-school time (OST) programs; (3) School day extension-of-learning (ELT) models; (4) School-based health or student support center models; and (5) Systemic, family-centered, collaborative, and culturally appropriate approaches to student support services. The literature review method is appended. (Contains 3 figures, 2 tables, and 5 footnotes.) [A list of references reviewed but not cited in this report is included.]