SECOND STEP Early Learning and DECA Work Great Together!

The SECOND STEP and DECA programs are both used nationwide to help strengthen the social-emotional skills of young children.

Together they provide an excellent means to assess, build, and strengthen children’s social skills, protective factors, and resilience.

Alignment Chart

Download this alignment chart (PDF) to see how the concepts taught in the SECOND STEP Weekly Themes link to DECA protective factors and strategies for the classroom.

And learn more about the SECOND STEP early learning program.