SECOND STEP® FAMILY OF PROGRAMS

Tackle Student Behavior Before It Takes Over the Room

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Your free guide to calming outbursts, building trust, and keeping class on track—at every grade level.

Every educator knows the feeling: a small behavior shift snowballs into a major disruption. A student shuts down—acts out—picks a fight. Managing behavior in the moment isn’t easy. And it doesn’t just throw off one class. It can derail the whole day, shake classroom trust, and set back the progress you’ve worked so hard to build.

That’s why we created this FREE downloadable guide: “Mitigating Student Behaviors: Practical Strategies for K–12 Classrooms.”

It’s packed with real-world, ready-to-use tools to help you respond calmly, redirect with care, and keep learning on track without losing valuable class time—no matter the grade level or situation.

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Turn everyday obstacles into opportunities for growth—starting now.

Find Solutions

You support your students every day. This guide supports you with clear, practical approaches to help reduce problematic behavior and build a more connected, productive environment where every student can succeed.

Inside, you’ll find solutions tailored to the daily challenges you face:


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Elementary School

  • Tantrums and emotional outbursts
  • Difficulty with transitions and turn-taking
  • Aggressive behavior like hitting or pushing
  • Social withdrawal and classroom disengagement
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Middle School

  • Disruptive talking and off-task behavior
  • Defiance, non-compliance, or refusal to participate
  • Physical aggression and cyberbullying
  • Chronic absenteeism or disengagement
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High School

  • Persistent class disruptions and defiance
  • Bullying, peer aggression, and emotional withdrawal
  • Tardiness, absenteeism, and poor mental well-being

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