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Small group human skills lessons give students the extra practice, structure, and confidence they need to stay on track—now with 41 presentations available in Spanish.

Students rely on emotion regulation every day—in class, at home, and with friends. Learn how human skills programs help strengthen this skill and set kids up for success.

The key to making both sports and school positive learning experiences is intentionally emphasizing human skills in both.

In today’s educational landscape, supporting the whole child is more critical than ever. Join us for an engaging edWebinar focused on how targeted interventions can help students thrive—socially, emotionally, and academically. This session explores how educators are using tiered supports to meet the diverse needs of students who require more than universal instruction and to promote student well-being and success. Learn from real-world examples and see how small group lessons in focus areas like emotion regulation, executive functioning, and prosocial skills are helping students stay engaged, solve problems, and build stronger relationships. Discover how intentional, research-informed strategies are making a measurable difference in classrooms across the country. Key takeaways include: Clarity on tiered support strategies: Understand how to align targeted interventions with your existing universal instruction to better support students who need more Practical tools for implementation: Learn how educators are using streamlined resources—from screening to progress tracking—to deliver effective support without added complexity Insights from the field: Hear how collaboration with educators has shaped interventions that are easy to implement and impactful in real classrooms Student-centered outcomes: See how focused support in key skill areas is helping students stay on track and succeed both socially and academically

Executive functioning helps kids manage their time, regulate their emotions, and make thoughtful decisions—essential skills for school and for life.

Schools are seeing a significant increase in student mental health challenges, with a substantial number of students experiencing sadness, anxiety, and depression. Educators see firsthand the need to improve student mental well-being so that they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. During our virtual leadership summit, Boosting Student Mental Well-Being: Partnering with Second Step® Programs for Student Success, join K–12 district and school leaders in exploring current challenges in supporting mental well-being in your school communities. Discover actionable solutions and support systems to strengthen students’ human skills to help them show up, stay engaged, and manage life’s ups and downs.

Human skills aren’t “soft.” They’re as essential as math or reading to equip students with the tools to connect, adapt, and thrive in both school and life.

Discover how the Second Step® Middle School program can be a cost-effective way to reduce exclusionary discipline and improve outcomes for everyone.