SECOND STEP is an award-winning, violence prevention program, based on over 20 years of reseach, which integrates social and emotional learning . All our Students from Kindergarten through Grade 8 learn and practice vital social skills, such as empathy, emotion management, problem solving, and cooperation. These essential life skills help students in the classroom, on the playground, and at home.
The Second Step program includes teacher-friendly lessons, training for educators, and parent-education tools.
Skills children learn in the Second Step program:
- Empathy
- Impulse control
- Anger management
- Problem solving
"Our students benefit from heightened feelings of inclusiveness and respect, as well as an increase in the sense of confidence and responsibility from particpation in this excellent program" - AHA Teacher