SECOND STEP Overview
Lessons for School and Life
The award-winning SECOND STEP violence prevention program integrates social and emotional learning with academics. Kids from preschool through Grade 8 learn and practice vital social skills, such as empathy, emotion management, problem solving, and cooperation. These essential life skills help students in the classroom, on the playground, and at home.
The SECOND STEP program is research-based and approved for funding on many federal agency lists. Educators using the program report reductions in discipline referrals, improvement in their school climate, heightened feelings of inclusiveness and respect, and an increase in the sense of confidence and responsibility in their students.
The program includes teacher-friendly lessons, training for educators, and parent-education tools.
Free Program Support
Our program specialists can answer questions and help you create strategies to secure buy-in, involve families, and launch and evaluate the program—all free of charge for the life of the program.
SECOND STEP Preschool/Kindergarten
SECOND STEP Grades 1–5
*New Middle School Program*
SECOND STEP: Student Success Through Prevention
Additional Program Materials
SECOND STEP Family Guide
SEGUNDO PASO: SECOND STEP Spanish-Language Supplements
