SECOND STEP® FAMILY OF PROGRAMS

An Approach Tailored to Your District

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Get Started with a Free District Consultation

A Plan That Works for Your Needs

Ready to see the benefits of human skills programs at work in your schools? Our expert team is here to guide your journey by offering personalized strategies and insights to seamlessly integrate human skills instruction into your district.

What You’ll Receive

  • Planning and implementation ideas, including how to support educators and engage families
  • Program and budget options, available discounts, and grant opportunities
  • How to set up a free trial of the Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School digital programs, Second Step® High School, or Second Step® SEL for Adults

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You’ll learn how Second Step® programs can align with your district’s social, emotional, and academic goals.

Why Should You Consider Second Step® Programs?


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A Research- and Evidence-Based Approach

Five key commitments to research quality and integrity set our programs apart with great experiences and positive outcomes for students.

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Wide-Scale Impact and Positive Outcomes

More than 20 million children in 45,000 schools in all 50 states and around the world benefit from our programs each year.

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Flexible Implementation

We offer a range of support to provide you with an efficient and scalable implementation experience tailored to your needs.

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Build Positive School Communities

Research-based Second Step programs combine classroom Human Skills™ instruction for Early Learning through Grade 12 with offerings for out-of-school time and adults. The programs are designed to help students learn how to cope with challenges, create positive relationships, work together to solve problems, and manage strong emotions. These essential skills help students succeed in the classroom and throughout their lives.

Making It Easy to Make a Difference