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Lifelong Learning Starts Here
Second Step® programs empower preschoolers, teens, and all ages in between with human skills to build lifelong success. Choose from a cohesive family of research-based programs that work together to provide kids with important skills throughout their developmental stages, and in both classroom and out-of-school time settings. In addition, our professional development program for educators brings the benefits of these important human skills to your staff and school culture, so everyone can thrive.
Options for Every School
Our programs offer a full range of human skills instruction from Kindergarten through Grade 12 as subscription-based licenses. Second Step K–12 digital programs are all-online, are easy to implement and scale, and come with streamlined purchasing options and savings for districts.
Second Step® Elementary Learn more
Second Step® Middle School Learn more
NEW Second Step® High School Learn more
Support Staff Well-Being
Research shows that teacher well-being is a powerful predictor of classroom quality, so we’ve partnered with leaders in adult education to equip every adult in your school with the skills to create a positive learning environment.
Second Step® SEL for Adults Learn more
Strengthen Human Skills Schoolwide and Beyond
We offer even more programs that cover expanded grade ranges and bring human skills instruction outside the classroom.
Second Step® Early Learning Learn more
Second Step® Out-of-School Time Learn more
NEW Elevating Second Step® Programs: Virtual Workshops
Elevate your professional learning experience with this new series of dynamic and engaging workshops for leaders and educators. Quality professional development is a critical first step in developing buy-in, fostering lasting engagement, and supporting successful implementation with fidelity to help further student outcomes.
Partners in Your Success
With our programs, you get industry-leading, research-backed resources to support your success at no additional cost.
- Digital programs include a Leader Dashboard, step-by-step guide, and playbook that help leaders plan and sustain a successful implementation.
- All staff have access to high-quality online training and professional learning.
- A friendly and accessible support team, an online educator community, and district consultations are freely available to you.
The Benefits of a Comprehensive Approach
Our family of programs provides everything you need to make human skills instruction a consistent, supportive part of your students’ lives. Decades of research show the positive effects of these classroom-based programs for children, and there’s also broad recognition that the benefits are even greater when children experience human skills instruction throughout their day. Read our white paper, The Case for a Comprehensive Approach to Social-Emotional Learning, to learn how it can equip students with critical life skills, build a stronger school community, and support inclusive, equitable learning.
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The Nonprofit Behind the Second Step® Family of Programs
While we’re best known for our Second Step family of programs, Committee for Children has championed the safety and well-being of children since 1979. From our headquarters in Seattle, Washington, we partner with researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders to fulfill our vision of safe children thriving in a peaceful world. Learn more about our work.
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