Prepared, Not Scared: Second Step to Success Presented to Consumers Energy, Inc. by Michaelene M. Archer

Violence in our schools needs to be addressed Second Step Program addresses aggressive behavior The proposal cost is $16, Start date of the program is June 2002 overview

our problem 10% of all schools experienced one or more serious violent crimes that were reported to police or law enforcement officials Physical attacks or fights with a weapon led the list of reported crimes in public schools [190,000] 45% of elementary schools, 74% of middle, and 77% of high schools reported one or more violent incidents

closer to home In the 1992 Center for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey, administered to a non- representative sample of Michigan high school students, 26% of the students reported having carried a weapon of some kind at least once in the last 30 days. our problem

90% of our schools are safe, which means 10% are unsafe Youth violence is a community issue Schools do not create violence, however school officials should play a part in the overall solution our problem

Second Step helps to teach social skills in a curriculum, beginning at the preschool age through middle school our solution the second step program

Reduces impulsive and aggressive behavior Increases social competence Uses the components of the school and the family Reduces impulsive and aggressive behavior Increases social competence Uses the components of the school and the family key elements

how do we get there? Hire and train a master trainer –This person will train others in the Second Step curriculum [Saturday seminars] –Master trainer will also serve as a support to the other trainers and will also be used for equipment backup presenter

Every other Tuesday morning from 10-10:45 for grades K-8 The curriculum contains approximately lessons which vary in length from 20 to 50 minutes how do we get there? time commitment

Videos and lesson plans will be purchased for teachers and parents A Family Guide to the Second Step: Parenting Strategies for a Safer Tomorrow is a video- based parent program how do we get there? resources

May 2002Receipt of grant funds June 2002Hire a master trainer and send trainer to Second Step training on June Sept 2002Hold Second Step training for teachers on a Saturday before school begins Sep 02- Jun 03 Every other Tuesday Second Step from 10-10:45 am Jan 2003Conduct interim evaluation Feb 2003Submit interim evaluation to Consumers Energy Sept 2003Conduct one year evaluation Oct 2003Submit Summary Evaluation to Consumers Energy timeline

Process Evaluation –Evaluates how the program was implemented and delivered throughout the school year Outcome Evaluation –Completed by teachers; evaluates how well students are applying what they have learned evaluation

The growth of violence among youth is disturbing for educators and community members Practically and financially it makes sense to be proactive and provide intervention at the earliest possible moment The Second Step Program helps reduce aggressive behavior and gives children lifelong skills to interact socially in all settings The growth of violence among youth is disturbing for educators and community members Practically and financially it makes sense to be proactive and provide intervention at the earliest possible moment The Second Step Program helps reduce aggressive behavior and gives children lifelong skills to interact socially in all settings closing

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