Second Step® Implementation Resources for Site Leaders

Recorded Webinars

Smart Start: Second Step® Early Learning

This webinar provides an orientation for site leaders preparing to implement Second Step Early Learning. Our experts cover program basics, share implementation best practices, and provide a walk-through of resources to support a smart start.
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Help Kids Prepare for Kindergarten: Second Step® Early Learning

This webinar will provide end-of-year guidance to site leaders and classroom educators using our early learning classroom kits. Our experts will discuss the differences between early learning and kindergarten settings, why the change is such a big one for kids, and how social-emotional skills can support the transition. Participants will also learn when and how to use the kindergarten transition lessons included in the program.
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Smart Start: Second Step® Elementary Classroom Kits

This webinar provides an orientation for site leaders preparing to implement Second Step Elementary classroom kits for Grades K–5. Our experts cover program basics, share implementation best practices, and provide a walk-through of resources to support a smart start.
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Demystifying the Principal Toolkit: Second Step® Elementary Classroom Kits

This webinar is for site leaders who are preparing for a school-wide implementation of Second Step Elementary classroom kits for Grades K–5. Our program experts provide a walk-through of the Principal Toolkit notebook and resources.
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Implementing Second Step® Programs in a K–6 School

Implementing Second Step programs in a K–6 school involves combining Second Step Elementary and Second Step® Middle School. This webinar will help you design your school’s implementation, whether you’re using the Second Step Elementary classroom kits or the Second Step Elementary digital program.
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Building School-to-Home Connection for SEL

In this webinar, experts discuss how to find and use the materials available to support family engagement with our Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School social-emotional learning programs.
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Resources

There’s an abundance of material embedded in your program kits. The following links and suggestions will help you find it. To access most materials, you’ll need to be logged in and have previously activated your online resources with your Activation Key.

Second Step® Early Learning

Staff training is provided as a slide presentation, including embedded videos. There are two options: one for providing training in a group (with full scripting and notes) and the other for self-guided training. The following are direct links to videos contained in the training.

• Video: What’s in a Kit?

• Playlist: What & Why? SEL Concepts

  • English Playlist
  • Spanish Playlist

• Second Step® Early Learning in Action Video Playlist

Second Step® Elementary Classroom Kits

This Program Roll-Out Decision Guide is designed to help you make key decisions about to whom, by whom, and when Second Step Elementary will be taught as you prepare for your school’s implementation.

We provide tools for sitewide implementations.

Staff training is provided to all who use a kit Activation Key. There are three self-guided modules. When staff complete the modules, they’ll receive a certificate.

Walk-through videos are available to help you get started with our Second Step programs.

Recorded Webinars

Smart Start: The Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School Digital Programs

This webinar provides an orientation for site leaders preparing to implement the Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs. Our experts cover program basics, share implementation best practices, and provide a walk-through of resources to support a smart start.
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Setting the Stage for Success in Year Two and Beyond: Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School Digital Programs

In this webinar, our experts share best practices and resources with site leaders who are looking to enhance their implementation of the Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs beyond the first year.
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Implementing Second Step® Programs in a K–6 School

Implementing Second Step programs in a K–6 school involves combining Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School. This webinar will help you design your school’s implementation, whether you’re using the Second Step Elementary classroom kits or the Second Step Elementary digital program.
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Building School-to-Home Connection for SEL

In this webinar, experts discuss how to find and use the materials available to support family engagement with our Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School social-emotional learning programs.
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Resources

• For district leaders introducing principals to the Second Step Elementary digital program, we offer the District Principal Launch Presentation, separate from resources designed for principals introducing the program to their staff.

• This Program Roll-Out Decision Guide is designed to help you make key decisions about to whom, by whom, and when Second Step Elementary will be taught as you prepare for your school’s implementation.

• Check out the Getting Started for School Leaders and Planning for Schoolwide SEL sections of the implementation planning materials.

• We provide a Program Evaluation Guide.

• The All-Staff Kickoff will help you to train your staff.

• Mid-Year and End-of-Year Check-Ins give staff the opportunity to reflect and provide ideas for improvement.

• The “Social-Emotional Learning: What Is SEL and Why SEL Matters” video introduces staff, families, or anyone else to social-emotional learning.

Recorded Webinars

Smart Start: The Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School Digital Programs

In this orientation for site leaders preparing to implement the Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs, our experts cover program basics, share implementation best practices, and provide a walk-through of resources to support a smart start.
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Setting the Stage for Success in Year Two and Beyond: Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School Digital Programs

In this webinar, our experts share best practices and resources with site leaders who are looking to enhance their implementation of the Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs beyond the first year.
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Building School-to-Home Connection for SEL

In this webinar, experts discuss how to find and use the materials available to support family engagement with our Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School social-emotional learning programs.
View Now

Resources

• This Program Roll-Out Decision Guide is designed to help you make key decisions about to whom, by whom, and when Second Step Middle School will be taught as you prepare for your school’s implementation.

• Check out the Getting Started for School Leaders and Planning for Schoolwide SEL sections of the implementation planning materials.

• We provide a Program Evaluation Guide.

• The All-Staff Kick-Off will help you to train your staff.

• Mid-Year and End-of-Year Check-Ins give staff the opportunity to reflect and provide ideas for improvement.

• The “Social-Emotional Learning: What Is SEL and Why SEL Matters” video introduces staff, families, or anyone else to social-emotional learning.

Recorded Webinars

Smart Start: Second Step® Out-of-School Time

An orientation for site leaders preparing to implement Second Step Out-of-School Time. Our experts cover program basics, share implementation best practices, and provide a walk-through of resources to support a smart start.
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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.

If you have the site leader role on your Second Step SEL for Adults license, we encourage you to read the Principal Quick Start materials before inviting your staff, including your Leader Team, to the license.

All Leader Team members have access to the Leader Hub, which has important supports including an implementation checklist, staff presentations for whole-staff meetings, and guidance for implementing multiple Second Step® programs.

Recorded Webinars

Smart Start: Second Step® SEL for Adults

An orientation for site leaders preparing to implement Second Step SEL for Adults. Our experts cover program basics, share implementation best practices, and provide a walk-through of resources to support a smart start.
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Resources

• Check out the Spark Your Start! Top Tips for Launching Second Step® SEL for Adults in a Way That Works for You blog post.

• We provide an Implementation Snapshot.

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

Smart Start: Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit

This orientation is for site leaders preparing to implement the Bullying Prevention Unit. Our experts cover program basics, share implementation best practices, and provide a walk-through of resources to support a smart start.
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Resources

• Check out the “Bullying Prevention in Schools Starts with Social-Emotional Learning” white paper.

• We provide a Bullying Prevention Resources page.

• Our annual Captain Compassion® campaign helps kids recognize, refuse, and report bullying.