SECOND STEP Middle School

Promote school success and prevent violence, bullying and substance abuse.

Program Highlights

Top Rated

Approved for Federal Funding

Research Based

Aligns with Academic Content Standards

Easy to Teach


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SECOND STEP: Student Success
Through Prevention


Help Young Adolescents Make Good Choices
This new research-based program teaches middle school students vital skills that steer them away from risky situations and help them build strong social connections. The program focuses on:
  • Bullying prevention
  • Substance abuse prevention
  • Violence prevention
  • Empathy and communication
  • Emotion management and coping
  • Problem solving, decision making, and goal setting
Keep Students Engaged
The curriculum uses several teaching strategies, including group discussion; individual, partner, and group activities; and interactive exercises, games, and skill practice.

Bring Lesson Content to Life
  • Fully-scripted lessons
  • DVD video clips
  • Dramatic vignettes
  • Skill-practice demonstrations
  • Interviews with real students

Meet Academic Requirements
Lesson content and learning strategies align with academic and life-skills standards. Lessons include ideas for integrating skills into language arts, social studies, health/science, and media literacy.

See Excerpts from the Program

Second Step Middle School

Watch online video previews of the program.

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  • Review of Research
  • Academic alignment chart
  • Character education principles
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