Better Climate.
Better Behavior.
Better Learning.
Better Climate.
Better Behavior.
Better Learning.
Improve school climate by building the skills that drive student success.
Students build essential competencies in behavior, belonging, and readiness to learn with the Second Step® curriculum—the leading Human Skills™ solution made for real PreK–12 classrooms and proven to work.
Making it easy to make a difference
Students build essential competencies that create stronger relationships, greater belonging, and more supportive learning environments with the Second Step® curriculum—the leading Human Skills™ PreK-12 solution proven to improve school climate
Making it easy to make a difference
Students build the essential competencies that support responsibility, engagement, and success with the Second Step® curriculum—the leading Human Skills™ PreK12 solution proven to improve school climate.
Making it easy to make a difference
Students develop the human skills they need as Second Step® programs come to life in real classrooms
See how students build human skills that strengthen belonging and school climate in real classrooms
See how students build human skills that support engagement, responsibility, and success in real classrooms
Students thrive with Second Step® programs
Used in 45,000+ schools and backed by unprecedented independent research, Second Step programs build the vital competencies students need to thrive, strengthening behavior, belonging, and engagement across classrooms and districts.
Used in 45,000+ schools and backed by unprecedented independent research, Second Step programs help districts foster belonging, strengthen relationships, and create supportive learning environments where students thrive.
Used in 45,000+ schools and backed by unprecedented independent research, Second Step programs help districts increase student engagement, strengthen responsibility, and prepare students for success in school and life.
What’s in the Second Step® curriculum
Age-appropriate lessons
Brief, structured lessons on skills like empathy and problem-solving
Classroom activities and practice
Hands-on activities that help students use skills in real situations
Digital educator supports
Easy-to-teach videos, visuals, and step-by-step guidance
Schoolwide tools
Resources for principals and counselors to support climate and consistency
for every stage of learning
How students benefit from Second Step® programs
Higher academic
motivation
Fewer out-of-school suspensions
Improved school climate
Skills that power learning
Students strengthen essential human skills through developmentally aligned programs that help them thrive from PreK through high school.
Skills that power learning
Students strengthen essential human skills that foster belonging, connection, and thriving school communities from PreK through high school.
Skills that power learning
Students strengthen essential human skills that support behavior, engagement, and long-term success from PreK through high school.
Client success stories
Real results from schools and districts nationwide show how Second Step programs strengthen climate, support educators, and improve student outcomes.
Client success stories
Real results from schools and districts nationwide show how Second Step programs strengthen belonging, foster supportive learning environments, and improve school climate.
Client success stories
Real results from schools and districts nationwide show how Second Step programs strengthen behavior, increase engagement, and improve readiness for success in school and life while supporting school climate.
Why educators choose Second Step® programs
Unmatched Evidence
Validated by largescale studies showing measurable gains in student behavior and school climate—proven to work in real classrooms and across districts
Unmatched Evidence
Validated by large-scale studies showing measurable gains in belonging, student relationships, and school climate, proven to work in real classrooms and across districts.
Unmatched Evidence
Validated by large-scale studies showing measurable gains in student behavior, engagement, and school climate, proven to work in real classrooms and across districts.
Districtwide climate improvement
Proven to strengthen belonging, attendance, and student-teacher relationships across entire districts, helping students thrive
Districtwide climate improvement
Proven to strengthen belonging, connection, and student-teacher relationships across entire districts, helping create more supportive learning environments
Districtwide climate improvement
Proven to strengthen attendance, engagement, and readiness to learn across entire districts while supporting positive school climate.
Simple to implement
Easy for teachers to use, with ready-to-go lessons and supports that reduce workload and make a real difference fast
Simple to implement
Easy for teachers to use, with ready-to-go lessons and supports that help educators build connected, supportive classroom communities.
Simple to implement
Easy for teachers to use, with ready-to-go lessons and supports that reinforce positive behavior, engagement, and student success.
Decades of research
Built on 40+ years of evidence and continuous improvement, trusted by schools nationwide to deliver lasting student impact
Decades of research
Built on 40+ years of evidence and continuous improvement, trusted by schools nationwide to strengthen belonging, relationships, and school climate.
Decades of research
Built on 40+ years of evidence and continuous improvement, trusted by schools nationwide to strengthen behavior, engagement, readiness, and long-term student success.
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