Virtual 
Leadership Summit

From Evidence to Impact: Real Results of Human Skills Programs That Deliver

Join us for a dynamic session showcasing the latest innovations designed to enhance school climate and boost academic achievement. Backed by compelling new evidence, our K–8 digital programs deliver measurable outcomes, including increased academic motivation, fewer disciplinary referrals, strengthened family-school engagement, and heightened prosocial behaviors—helping students thrive in ways that significantly outperform their peers in non-implementing schools.

Driving Student Success: Atlanta Public School’s Journey

Discover how human skills programming and restorative practices (RP) are transforming student outcomes in Atlanta Public Schools. This insightful panel of speakers will share emerging findings from educator interviews, revealing measurable improvements in school climate, student behavior, and academic engagement. Learn how consistent implementation and districtwide support are driving fewer disciplinary incidents, stronger relationships, and a more connected learning environment.

Online, Offline, and Beyond: Skill-Building Strategies for Digital Well-Being

Discover how policy and practice can provide strong life skills that give students the tools they need to competently navigate the digital world. We’ll explore how these tools work as a necessary extension to promote student mental well-being when they are online, offline, and in the classroom. During this session, you’ll learn:

• How policy addresses (or doesn’t address) digital well-being
• Which skill-building competencies support digital well-being
• What skill-building looks like in practice

From Skills to Success: Preparing for College and Career with Human Skills Instruction

Unlock the power of human skills to transform your students’ futures! Join us for an energizing session that will reveal why leadership in higher education values skills like metacognition, adaptability, and empathy even more than technical knowledge—and how you can strengthen these skills right now in your high school classrooms.

What you’ll gain:

• Research-based classroom practices that seamlessly weave human skills instruction into any subject area
• Step-by-step guidance so students practice strategic thinking and constructive feedback with purpose

Strategic Alignment for Human Skills Success: Driving Impact with Second Step® Programs

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, schools are recognizing that human skills—such as empathy, resilience, and collaboration—are not just “nice to have” but essential for academic and life success. Whether you’re just beginning your journey with human skills instruction or looking to deepen your impact, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to integrate Second Step programs into your strategic vision and make human skills a cornerstone of your school culture.