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Second Step® Implementation Resources for Site Leaders
Getting Started
Are you coordinating or leading a Second Step® social-emotional learning (SEL) 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.
You’ll find on-demand webinars in each section. Please also see our upcoming live webinars. All webinars are free.
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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
Playlist: What & Why? SEL Concepts
- Playlist: Why Do We Need SEL?
Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias ResourcesLogin Required
These resources will help you implement SEL in a way that builds on students’ cultural assets, critically examines systems of power, and develops better ways of teaching, learning, and being.
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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
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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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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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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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
- 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.
Second Step® Elementary Digital ProgramLogin Required
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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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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Setting the Stage for Year Two and Beyond: The 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.
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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.
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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 Year Two and Beyond: The 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.
Second Step® Out-of-School TimeLogin Required
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.
Second Step® SEL for AdultsLogin Required
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.
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
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.
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
Smart Start: Second Step® Child Protection Unit
An orientation for site leaders preparing to implement the Child Protection 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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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.
YouTube (English)
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 social-emotional learning 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?
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