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Second Step® Implementation Resources for Site Leaders
Getting Started
Are you coordinating or leading a Second Step® program implementation at your school? This page contains a collection of resources designed for site leaders.
Many of the resources linked on this page are available to you in the Second Step programs. You’ll need to be a registered program user and be logged into your account to access the resources through the following links. If you get a message saying, “Sorry, you are not authorized to view this page,” it means you’re not a registered user of that program.
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Second Step® Implementation Resources for Classroom EducatorsLogin Required
If you’d like to explore resources for classroom educators, check out these additional materials.
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SEL and Second Step® General Information
Useful tools for developing your staff, family, and student buy-in and supporting your school’s Second Step implementation.
Videos to Educate About SEL and Support Staff Buy-InLogin Required
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Playlist: What & Why? SEL Concepts
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Playlist: Why Do We Need SEL?
Join the Second Step® Educator Community
One of the most powerful resources available to you is the advice and support of fellow Second Step educators. Join our online community of practice to connect with other educators, including school leaders and lesson facilitators, many with decades of experience teaching SEL curricula. Get support when you have questions and lend your expertise to others.
Visit the community’s Facebook page to join.
Resources for New and Rebooted Second Step® Implementations
Walk-through videos are available to help you get started with our Second Step programs.
Second Step® Early Learning and Second Step® Elementary Classroom Kits Login Required
Recorded Webinars
Once you’ve been invited to access your program(s), you can view or register to attend these webinars via the Implementation Supports drop-down in your Leader Dashboard (digital programs) or the Implementation Webinars link in the sidebar of your My Programs page (printed kits).
If you have not yet been assigned to your school’s license or have not received your physical product, please contact support@secondstep.org for help accessing our live and on-demand implementation webinars.
Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School Digital ProgramsLogin Required
Walk-through videos are available to help you get started with our Second Step programs.
Once you’ve been invited to access your program(s), you can view or register to attend these webinars via the Implementation Supports drop-down in your Leader Dashboard (digital programs) or the Implementation Webinars link in the sidebar of your My Programs page (printed kits).
If you have not yet been assigned to your school’s license or have not received your physical product, please contact support@secondstep.org for help accessing our live and on-demand implementation webinars.
Resources
- Watch the Implementation Walk-Through for School Leaders video for a quick guide to getting started with the Second Step Elementary digital program.
- Use our step-by-step Implementation Guide to plan for a successful launch.
- Introduce the program to staff and provide access to training materials.
- Keep staff and families involved throughout the year with tools to monitor and support engagement.
- Learn more about the Lesson Progress Report and how it can help you assess and support implementation.
Second Step® Out-of-School TimeLogin Required
Recorded Webinars
Once you’ve been invited to access your program(s), you can view or register to attend these webinars via the Implementation Supports drop-down in your Leader Dashboard (digital programs) or the Implementation Webinars link in the sidebar of your My Programs page (printed kits).
If you have not yet been assigned to your school’s license or have not received your physical product, please contact support@secondstep.org for help accessing our live and on-demand implementation webinars.
Resources
Second Step Out-of-School Time activities are found in the facilitator notebooks. Use your Activation Key (found on the first page of any of your books) to access online Program Supports and Program Training materials.
Second Step® SEL for AdultsLogin Required
Recorded Webinars
Once you’ve been invited to access your program(s), you can view or register to attend these webinars via the Implementation Supports drop-down in your Leader Dashboard (digital programs) or the Implementation Webinars link in the sidebar of your My Programs page (printed kits).
If you have not yet been assigned to your school’s license or have not received your physical product, please contact support@secondstep.org for help accessing our live and on-demand implementation webinars.
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Check out the Spark Your Start! Top Tips for Launching Second Step® SEL for Adults in a Way That Works for You blog post.
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Use our district supports to plan and kick off Second Step SEL for Adults with site leaders in your district.
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Jumpstart your Second Step SEL for Adults implementation with the School Leader Quick Start Guide.
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Use our school implementation supports to introduce, sustain, and evaluate your program.
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Utilize our classroom supports to build and strengthen your classroom routines.
Second Step® Bullying Prevention UnitLogin Required
Users will need to either use their kit Activation Key or be assigned to a license to access the Bullying Prevention Unit training. In addition, if site leaders want to track training, users must be assigned to a license even if they’ve already used their Activation Key. If your site doesn’t have a Bullying Prevention Unit training license, please connect with your Education Partnerships Team member or contact support@secondstep.org.
Recorded Webinars
Once you’ve been invited to access your program(s), you can view or register to attend these webinars via the Implementation Supports drop-down in your Leader Dashboard (digital programs) or the Implementation Webinars link in the sidebar of your My Programs page (printed kits).
If you have not yet been assigned to your school’s license or have not received your physical product, please contact support@secondstep.org for help accessing our live and on-demand implementation webinars.
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Check out the “Bullying Prevention in Schools Starts with Social-Emotional Learning” white paper.
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Our annual Captain Compassion® campaign helps kids recognize, refuse, and report bullying.
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Support staff training and progress from the Leader Dashboard. If you oversee multiple Second Step programs, select the Switch Program button at the top of the page, then select Bullying Prevention Unit Training.
Second Step® Child Protection UnitLogin Required
Users will need to either use their kit Activation Key or be assigned to a license to access the Child Protection Unit training. In addition, if site leaders want to track training, users must be assigned to a license even if they’ve already used their Activation Key. If your site doesn’t have a Child Protection Unit training license, please connect with your Education Partnerships Team member or contact support@secondstep.org.
Recorded Webinars
Once you’ve been invited to access your program(s), you can view or register to attend these webinars via the Implementation Supports drop-down in your Leader Dashboard (digital programs) or the Implementation Webinars link in the sidebar of your My Programs page (printed kits).
If you have not yet been assigned to your school’s license or have not received your physical product, please contact support@secondstep.org for help accessing our live and on-demand implementation webinars.
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Support staff training and progress from the Leader Dashboard. If you oversee multiple Second Step programs, select the Switch Program button at the top of the page, then select Child Protection Unit Training.
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Get started with our helpful tips for implementation and family engagement.
Support Throughout the School Year
We’ve got you covered for every part of the school year with these planning and goal-related resources.
Back-to-School ResourcesLogin Required
Plan for the year ahead with achievable goals and tools to motivate and support your staff.
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Mid-Year ResourcesLogin Required
Check in on your implementation mid-year, assess and revise your goals, and recognize and support your staff.
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End-of-Year and Preplanning ResourcesLogin Required
Assess your implementation and goals, recognize your staff, and begin planning for the next year.
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General Resources for Family and Classroom Use
Mind Yeti® Mindfulness Sessions
Practice mindfulness with free sessions designed for adults to do alongside children.
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YouTube (Spanish)
Seesaw
ParenTeen Connect
Real teens and their parents address hot-button topics to help others with useful advice, videos, and resources.
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Second Step® Information for Families
In-depth information for families about human skills and the different Second Step programs.
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Free SEL Resources
Free activities, lessons, and materials aligned with the Second Step family of SEL programs.
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Questions?
We’d love to hear from you.
For implementation questions, please email us at ImplementationSuccess@cfchildren.org.
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