1. Implementing the Second Step Program A partnership between counselors and teachers

2. Program Overview What is the Second Step program?

3. It is a universal, classroom-based curriculum. It is based on research. Its lessons are developmentally appropriate and sequential. Its materials are teacher-friendly. It teaches students skills to help them be successful in school.

4. The Second Step program is a universal, classroom-based curriculum designed to: Increase students’ school success Decrease problem behaviors Promote social- emotional competence and self-regulation

5. The Second Step program is research-based Self-regulation and school success Executive-function skills Differentiation between grade levels to reflect children’s development Interactive teaching strategies Best practices for developing and reinforcing skills

6. The Second Step program’s lessons are developmentally appropriate and sequential Grade LevelLesson Length (minutes) Number of Lessons Unit Topics K20–2525  Skills for Learning  Empathy  Emotion Management  Problem Solving 125–3022 2 30–3522 3 4 35–4022  Empathy and Skills for Learning  Emotion Management  Problem Solving 5

7. Second Step program materials are teacher-friendly Color photo-lesson cards Media: CDs and DVDs Teaching resources online

8. The Second Step program teaches students skills to help them be successful in school Being successful in school requires the ability to: Cooperate with adults and meet school expectations Focus attention Remember directions Stay on task Handle emotional challenges Get along with teachers and other students

9. Using the Counselor/Teacher Delivery Model What does this mean? What is my role? How do we coordinate the partnership?

10. The Counselor/Teacher Delivery Model Counselors teach the Second Step lessons. Teachers reinforce Second Step lesson skills and concepts every day.

11. Role of the Counselor Schedule and teach Second Step lessons in classrooms Guide and support teachers to reinforce Second Step lesson skills and concepts every day Coordinate overall Second Step program implementation Provide classroom teachers with all necessary materials

12. Role of the Classroom Teacher Attend and participate in Second Step lessons Reinforce Second Step skills and concepts every day Communicate successes and challenges to the counselor Administer pre- and post-tests provided by the counselor

13. Reinforcing Second Step Skills and Concepts Use these Second Step materials to reinforce lesson skills and concepts: Daily Practice activities – Brain Builders Using Skills Every Day – Teachable moments Home Links Academic Integration Activities

14. Following Through cards Provided by counselor Used by classroom teacher Following Through cards contain: Overview of lesson Daily Practice activities for the five days following a lesson Using Skills Every Day examples Brain Builder game directions Home Link reminders (as needed)

15. Unit cards Unit cards contain: Using Skills Every Day tips for reinforcing unit skills and concepts Academic Integration Activities Lesson overviews Short summary of the research behind the unit

16. Home Links Home Links are activities sent home for students to complete with an adult caregiver, then sign and return to the classroom teacher. Home Links can be provided by the counselor or found online by the teacher.

17. Reinforcing Second Step Skills Schoolwide Using consistent language and problem-solving strategies Having consistent expectations for behaviors in common areas (playground, hallway, bathroom, lunchroom)

18. Coordinating Our Efforts Using scheduled check-in meetings: – Arrange one-on-one (or small-group) meetings between teacher and counselor – Meet at a scheduled time between each Second Step unit to share successes and challenges – Use meetings to brainstorm solutions to challenges Using the Second Step checklists: – Counselor Delivery and Reinforcement checklist – Lesson Reinforcement checklist Using informal feedback

19. Aligning the Second Step Program with Our School’s Goals How does this align with our mission? What do our data say?

20. Our Mission PERSONALIZE THIS SLIDE!

21. Data to Collect This Year Pre-test packets – Instructions – Complete packets by: FILL IN DATE – Return completed packets to: FILL IN NAME Post-tests to be passed out after all the Second Step lessons have been taught

22. Finding Resources for Teachers Where do I go with questions? Where do I get the handouts I need? What if I don’t understand how to do something?

23. In-Person Resources For questions about the Second Step program: Primary contact: FILL IN PERSON Secondary contact: FILL IN IF APPLICABLE Committee for Children’s Customer Support Services – info@cfchildren.org – 800-634-4449, ext. 200 – www.secondstep.org

24. Online Resources www.secondstep.org Creating an account: login process What you’ll find: – Teaching and Program Implementation Guides – Training: self-paced – Resource materials and supports: PDF handouts, video examples, and Spanish-language materials

25. Online Resources, continued Committee for Children’s online community has an interactive online discussion board: Go to www.cfchildren.org and click the “community” tab. Connect with other teachers and counselors around the country. Exchange tips, tricks, and resources. Share your success stories.

26. Questions?