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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.

By prioritizing strengthening skills like adaptability, self-awareness, and resilience, educators can ensure students are prepared to thrive, no matter what the future holds.

Culture, not compliance, drives impact. Learn how districts can embed human skills instruction into daily routines to support students, teachers, and whole-school communities.

California schools are losing millions each year to chronic absenteeism, but Second Step® Middle School could help reverse that trend while also transforming student outcomes.

When funding stalls, relationships matter most. Learn how schools can stay steady during a shutdown by strengthening essential human skills.