SECOND STEP^® FAMILY OF PROGRAMS

Turn Classroom Conflict into Constructive Conversations

Second Step® K–12 digital social-emotional learning programs provide a consistent, research-based experience that supports students throughout their entire academic journey, helping them build essential life skills they’ll use in the classroom and throughout their lives.

The Benefits of Second Step® Digital Programs

You’ve likely seen it happen: one comment sets things off, and suddenly the classroom dynamic shifts. When emotions run high, it falls on educators to de-escalate tension and steer the conversation back to respect and learning.

But classroom conflict isn’t always in the lesson plan. That’s why we created this FREE downloadable guide, “Navigating Tough Conversations,” that gives you five practical strategies to help students:

Really listen—not just wait their turn
Keep their cool under pressure
Know when to step away

You show up for your students every day. We show up for you with real-world solutions to real-world problems.

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Program Highlights

Second Step® Elementary (K–5)

20 weekly 15- to 30-minute lessons for each grade, plus Brain Builder activities, engaging handouts, extension activities, songs, and videos

Four units: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting, Emotion Management, Empathy & Kindness, Problem-Solving

Second Step® Middle School (6–8)

26 weekly 25-minute lessons for each grade, plus Real Voices videos and over 200 advisory activities

Four units + optional unit: Mindsets & Goals; Developing a Positive Sense of Self; Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions; Managing Relationships & Social Conflict

(Optional: Recognizing Bullying & Harassment)

Second Step® High School (9–12)

12 educator practices, 12 leader practices, and 48 student activities (12 per grade), with engaging videos and active learning that integrates into existing schedules

Four learning pathways: Belonging & Connection, Confidence & Capability, Agency & Opportunity, Well-Being & Community

Research Foundations

Our dedicated team of 10 researchers, including five doctorate-level scientists, designs Second Step programs using the latest research-based best practices in social-emotional learning, education, and psychology. We ensure our programs are grounded in up-to-date research and continuously improved through feedback from educator, leader, and student advisory groups as well as field-test sites.

Partnering with Districts Nationwide

From providing support for district and site leaders to fostering a lively online Second Step educator community, we partner with educators to make sure they have exactly what they need to build stronger school communities. With a 96.5% customer satisfaction rating, we are committed to your success.

SECOND STEP® FAMILY OF PROGRAMS