Grant-Writing Toolkit
Grant applications to fund programs that support human skills and student well-being often require you to include extensive program information. To make this process easier, this page provides resources specific to each Second Step program, including the:
- Scope and Sequence
- Academic and other Alignments
- Reviews of Research
Explore our Grant Proposal Talking Points for more information to include in your application. You may also wish to reference our Price List, which contains costs, discounts, and terms for all our programs.
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® 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 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® High School
- Second Step High School Scope and Sequence (PDF)
- Second Step High School Research Summary (PDF)
- CASEL Alignment
- ASCA Alignment
- CSED 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® 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)
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)
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.
Read our Frequently Asked Funding Questions.
Tips and Suggestions
Balance.com
How to Write Grant Proposals has thorough guidelines for each section of a grant proposal.
Show Me the Money
Tips and Resources for Successful Grant Writing offers grant-writing tips from Education World.
