Grant-Writing Toolkit
New and current Second Step® clients are required to provide extensive information about the social-emotional learning (SEL) programs they’re applying for. Below you’ll find resources specific to each of the Second Step programs, including:
- Scope and Sequence
- Academic and other Alignments
- Reviews of Research
- Program Costs, and more
You may also want to reference our Grant Proposal Talking Points, which we’ve created to help you talk the talk when submitting your applications.
Second Step® Early Learning
- Second Step Early Learning Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Second Step Early Learning Review of Research (PDF)
- Head Start Alignment Chart (PDF)
- Second Step Early Learning program costs
Second Step® Elementary
- Scope and Sequence: Kindergarten (PDF), Grade 1 (PDF), Grade 2 (PDF), Grade 3 (PDF), Grade 4 (PDF), and Grade 5 (PDF)
- Second Step Elementary Review of Research (PDF)
- Academic Alignment Chart: Kindergarten–Grade 3 (PDF) and Grade 4–5 (PDF)
- Second Step Elementary program costs
Second Step® Elementary Digital Program
- Second Step Elementary Digital Program Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Second Step Elementary Digital Program Review of Research (PDF)
- CASEL Alignment
- Second Step Programs and Student Support Frameworks
Second Step® Middle School
- Second Step Middle School Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Second Step Middle School Review of Research (PDF)
- ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors Alignment
- CASEL Alignment
- Restorative Practices in Schools Alignment
Second Step® Out-of-School Time
- Second Step Out-of-School Time Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Second Step Out-of-School Time Review of Research (PDF)
- Second Step® Elementary Alignment (PDF)
- CASEL Alignment (PDF)
- Second Step Out-of-School Time Program Cost
Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit
- Bullying Prevention Unit K–5 Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Bullying Prevention Unit Review of Research (PDF)
- Bullying Prevention Unit Alignment to Common Bullying Laws (PDF)
- Bullying Prevention Unit costs
Second Step® Child Protection Unit
- Child Protection Unit Early Learning–Grade 5 Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Child Protection Unit Review of Research (PDF)
- Child Protection Unit Logic Model (PDF)
- Child Protection Unit costs
Second Step® SEL for Adults
- Second Step SEL for Adults Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Second Step SEL for Adults Review of Research (PDF)
Assessment and Evaluation Resources
Recently there has been a heavy focus on assessment and evaluation in grant requirements. Many federal programs require schools to do a needs assessment and process and outcome evaluation to show the need for the program and demonstrate results. Second Step programs include needs assessment and evaluation tools to help you measure program success.
Find quick links and overview information for Second Step programs.
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