• What is Social-Emotional Learning?

    SEL

     

    Second Step Curriculum

    The Second Step Middle School Program is a universal, classroom-based program designed to increase students’ school success and decrease problem behaviors by promoting social-emotional competence. It helps early adolescent students cope with challenges, create positive relationships, and succeed both socially and academically. Lessons equip students with the mindsets, knowledge, and skills to handle strong emotions, make and follow through on good decisions, and create strong friendships while avoiding or de-escalating peer conflicts.

  • Second Step Lesson Sequence
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    Check Out ParenTeenConnect.org

    ParenTeenConnect.org, a free website for parents and their teens created by the makers of Second Step, is a great resource for middle school families. It provides expert advice and practical tools for dealing with real parent-teen issues.

    Get Talking with ParenTeen Connect

    Hear from real parents and teens about the issues that cause conflict in their lives—including screen time, independence, responsibility, and communication—and get expert advice. Visit ParenTeenConnect.org at home with your child, select a topic together, and get talking!