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Benefits of SEL Competence
Increase
instruction
time &
ability to
stay on task
Decrease
disruptive and
aggressive
behavior
Increase
students’
capacity to
learn
Decrease
negative internal
behaviors
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Early Predictor of Later Success
A 2015 study following
kindergarten children for two
decades, showed that
prosocial skills including
self-regulation, are key
predictors of positive
outcomes for young adults
later in education,
employment, criminal activity,
substance abuse and mental
health.
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• Learning-to-learn skills
• Listening and verbal communication
• Adaptability: creative thinking and problem solving
• Personal management: self esteem, goal setting,
self motivation
• Group effectiveness: interpersonal skills,
negotiation, teamwork
• Organizational effectiveness & leadership
• Competence in reading, writing, & computation
-U.S. Department of Labor: Employment and Training Administration 2011
Employers Value SEL
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Outcomes for Academic Success
Source: Durlak, J.A., Weissberg, R.P., Dymnicki, A.B., Taylor, R.D., and Schellinger, K. (2011).
The Impact of Enhancing Students’ Social and Emotional Learning: A Meta-Analysis of School-Based
Universal Interventions. Child Development, 82, 405-432.
• 23% gain in social-emotional skills
• 9% gain in attitudes about self/others/school
• 9% gain in pro-social behavior
• 11% gain on academic achievement
• 9% difference in problem behavior
• 10% difference in emotional distress
Reduced Risks for Failure
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Benefits of SEL on School Climate
Helps students
form healthy
relationships with
peers & teachers
Students with
good social skills
build connections
to school
Classrooms
with socially
skilled students
are calmer
Social skill
competence helps
students cope
with challenges
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Second Step Elementary School
Program Improves Student Skills
Improvements in Prosocial Skills, Empathy, Conduct Shown with Second Step Program
Low, S., Cook, C. R., Smolkowski, K., & Buntain-Ricklefs, J. (2015). Promoting social–emotional competence:
An evaluation of the elementary version of Second Step.® Journal of School Psychology, 53, 463–477.
Improved
Student
Outcomes
Significant
skill gains for
higher need
students
Teachers
easily
delivered
lessons
High levels
of student
engagement
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Second Step Early Learning Program
improves Executive Function Skills
Upshur, C. C., Heyman, M., Wenz-Gross, M. (2017). Efficacy trial of the Second Step Early Learning
(SSEL) curriculum: Preliminary outcomes.® Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 50, 15–25.
Improved
Executive
functions
Program
includes
emphasis on
EF
Teachers used
more EF
reinforcement
Teachers
played Brain
Builder games
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Brain Builder Games
▪ Overall message: Your brain can get stronger and
smarter with practice and effort – growth mindset
▪ Develops Executive Function skills
Working Memory, Impulse Control, and Focusing
Attention
▪ Short games with rules
▪ Played several times per week, K-3
▪ Lessons in grades 4 and 5 also begin with an
activity
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How do you teach
the program
successfully?
How do you teach the
program successfully?
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Training materials are available online
at secondstep.org and are included in
the program.
• Early Learning Training Toolkit
• K-8 Online Interactive Training
• Ongoing support via phone and
web-based meetings
• Annual Second Step Leadership
Institute (District Leaders)
Professional Development Included
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• Fully scripted,
explicit instruction
• Lesson planning
notes included
• Engaging activities
for skill practice
• Academic
Integration
activities included
Teach all the Lessons
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Grade Level Number of Lessons
Lesson Length
One time per week
K 25 20–25 minutes
1 22 25–30 minutes
2 22 30–35 minutes
3 22 30–35 minutes
4 22 35–40 minutes
5 22 35-40 minutes
Optional: 5 additional lessons for the Bullying Prevention Unit
6 additional lessons for the Child Protection Unit
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Reinforcement Tools
Second Step Principal Toolkit
▪ Morning announcements
▪ School assembly scripts
▪ Staff meeting activities
▪ Conversation guides
▪ Digital tools and more!
Fun Extras
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• Intuitive web-based platform
• Dynamic research-based and
student-centered lessons
• Plus advisory activities!
• Flexible content: Can fill
from 1 to 5 days a week of
advisory
• Professional learning
included
• Principal Toolkit (Beta)
available
NEW Second Step Middle School Program
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NEW Program Lesson Topics
Weekly lessons are approximately 25 minutes
Mindsets & Goals
6 or 7 lessons per grade
Values & Friendships
5 lessons per grade
Thoughts, Emotions, & Decisions
5 lessons per grade
Serious Peer Conflicts
9 lessons per grade
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Policies & Procedures for Administrators
Bullying Prevention Online Training
Recognize, Respond, Report for ALL staff
How to teach the lessons and engage families
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2
3
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Be Safe and respectful
The Bullying Prevention Unit Teaches
How to recognize bullying
How to report bullying
How to be a bystander who helps
How to refuse bullying
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2
3
4
5
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Teaching &
Implementation Tools
What’s on secondstep.org?
Staff Training Resources
Video Examples &
Classroom Demos
Digital versions of
program resources
Family Resources and
tools to engage families
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2 4
5
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New! Classroom Mindfulness
▪ Daily 5-6 minute mindfulness sessions that help teachers manage
their classroom and boost their student’s Second Step skills
▪ Free to sign up at mindyeti.com!