Program Endorsements and “the Lists”

What Are “the Lists”?

National agencies and organizations endorse programs that have met a set of criteria for best practices. These endorsements are often referred to as “the lists.”

The programs on these lists have gone through evaluation studies that show positive results. Some of the lists require a program’s development to be evidence-based.

Why Are the Lists Important?

Many funding agencies require programs to be on one or more of the lists to qualify for grants.

Is Second Step on the Lists?

Yes! Second Step is based on a solid foundation of research and has gone through a number of evaluation studies.

What Agencies and Organizations Have Endorsed Second Step?

• California Healthy Kids Resource Center

• Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) as a SELect Program

• Common Sense Media

• Early Intervention Foundation (Note: this is a United Kingdom organization)

  • EL https://guidebook.eif.org.uk/programme/second-step-early-learning
  • K–5 https://guidebook.eif.org.uk/programme/second-step-elementary

• Evidence for ESSA

• The Wallace Foundation in their list of In-School, Lesson-based Curricula