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Overview

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Welcome!

Bridgid NormandProgram Development Manager206-438-6333 desk

bnormand@cfchildren.org

Overview

▪ Foundations of SEL: What and Why?

▪ What is the Second Step Program?

▪ Supporting Implementation

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Safe children thriving in a peaceful world

Non-profit serving: 25,000 schools - 70 countries - 10 million children

Our Vision

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Foundations of SEL

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What is SEL?

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Why SEL in Schools?

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Benefits of SEL Competence

Increase instruction time & ability to stay on task

Decrease disruptive and aggressive behavior

Increase students’ capacity to learn

Decrease negative internal behaviors

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Early Predictor of Later Success

A 2015 study following kindergarten children for two decades, showed that prosocial skills including self-regulation, are key predictors of positive outcomes for young adults later in education, employment, criminal activity, substance abuse and mental

health.

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• Learning-to-learn skills

• Listening and verbal communication

• Adaptability: creative thinking and problem solving

• Personal management: self esteem, goal setting, self motivation

• Group effectiveness: interpersonal skills, negotiation, teamwork

• Organizational effectiveness & leadership

• Competence in reading, writing, & computation

-U.S. Department of Labor: Employment and Training Administration 2011

Employers Value SEL

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Outcomes for Academic Success

Source: Durlak, J.A., Weissberg, R.P., Dymnicki, A.B., Taylor, R.D., and Schellinger, K. (2011). The Impact of Enhancing Students’ Social and Emotional Learning: A Meta-Analysis of School-Based

Universal Interventions. Child Development, 82, 405-432.

• 23% gain in social-emotional skills

• 9% gain in attitudes about self/others/school

• 9% gain in pro-social behavior

• 11% gain on academic achievement

• 9% difference in problem behavior

• 10% difference in emotional distress

Reduced Risks for Failure

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Benefits of SEL on School Climate

Helps students form healthy relationships with peers & teachers

Students with good social skills build connections to school

Classrooms with socially skilled students are calmer

Social skill competence helps students cope with challenges

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Teaching SEL

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Second Step Elementary School Program Improves Student Skills

Improvements in Prosocial Skills, Empathy, Conduct Shown with Second Step Program

Low, S., Cook, C. R., Smolkowski, K., & Buntain-Ricklefs, J. (2015). Promoting social–emotional competence: An evaluation of the elementary version of Second Step.® Journal of School Psychology, 53, 463–477.

Improved Student

Outcomes

Significant skill gains for higher need

students

Teachers easily

delivered lessons

High levels of student

engagement

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Second Step Early Learning Program improves Executive Function Skills

Upshur, C. C., Heyman, M., Wenz-Gross, M. (2017). Efficacy trial of the Second Step Early Learning (SSEL) curriculum: Preliminary outcomes.® Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 50, 15–25.

Improved Executive functions

Program includes

emphasis on EF

Teachers used more EF

reinforcement

Teachers played Brain

Builder games

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What is Second Step?

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Decrease

Problem

Behaviors

Increase

Students’

School Success

Promote

Social-Emotional

Competence and

Self-Regulation

A Universal, Classroom-Based Program

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EL-5 Classroom Kits

▪ Posters

▪ Lesson Cards

▪ Puppets (EL-1)

▪ Teaching Materials Binder

▪ Unit Cards

▪ Song CDs

▪ DVDs

▪ Online Resources

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The NEW Second Step Middle School Program: Coming August 2017

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K - 5

• Skills for learning

• Empathy

• Emotion management

• Problem solving

• Friendship skills

Program Skills and Topics

EL- 5

▪ Skills for Learning

▪ Empathy

▪ Emotion Management

▪ Problem Solving

Add-on:

▪ Bullying Prevention (K-5)

▪ Child Protection (EL-5)

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Second Step & CASEL Competencies

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Skills for Learning

▪ Listening

▪ Focusing attention

▪ Following directions

▪ Using self-talk

▪ Being Assertive

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Brain Builder Games

▪ Overall message: Your brain can get stronger and smarter with practice and effort – growth mindset

▪ Develops Executive Function skillsWorking Memory, Impulse Control, and Focusing Attention

▪ Short games with rules▪ Played several times per week, K-3 ▪ Lessons in grades 4 and 5 also begin with an

activity

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Empathy

• Identifying and understanding feelings

• Respecting similarities and differences

• Showing care and compassion

• Conversations skills, joining groups, making friends

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Emotion Management

• We feel feelings in our bodies

• Managing frustration and anger

• Calming down

• Managing accusations, disappointment

• Managing test anxiety

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Problem Solving

• Solving problems

• Playing fairly

• Taking responsibility

• Solving classroom problems

• Seeking help when you need it

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How do you teach the program successfully?

How do you teach the program successfully?

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Training materials are available online at secondstep.org and are included in the program.

• Early Learning Training Toolkit • K-8 Online Interactive Training• Ongoing support via phone and

web-based meetings • Annual Second Step Leadership

Institute (District Leaders)

Professional Development Included

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Implementing with Fidelity

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• Fully scripted, explicit instruction

• Lesson planning notes included

• Engaging activities for skill practice

• Academic Integration activities included

Teach all the Lessons

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Grade Level Number of LessonsLesson Length

One time per week

K 25 20–25 minutes

1 22 25–30 minutes

2 22 30–35 minutes

3 22 30–35 minutes

4 22 35–40 minutes

5 22 35-40 minutes

Optional: 5 additional lessons for the Bullying Prevention Unit

6 additional lessons for the Child Protection Unit

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Reinforcing Skills

▪ Following Through activities Day 2-5

▪ Homework

▪ Reflective writing assessment

▪ Books

▪ Curriculum Connections

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Reinforcement Tools

Second Step Principal Toolkit

▪ Morning announcements

▪ School assembly scripts

▪ Staff meeting activities

▪ Conversation guides

▪ Digital tools and more!

Fun Extras

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• Intuitive web-based platform

• Dynamic research-based and

student-centered lessons

• Plus advisory activities!

• Flexible content: Can fill

from 1 to 5 days a week of

advisory

• Professional learning

included

• Principal Toolkit (Beta)

available

NEW Second Step Middle School Program

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A High-Quality Learning Experience

Grade 6

26 Lessons

Grade 7

25 Lessons

Grade 8

25 Lessons

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NEW Program Lesson Topics

Weekly lessons are approximately 25 minutes

Mindsets & Goals

6 or 7 lessons per grade

Values & Friendships

5 lessons per grade

Thoughts, Emotions, & Decisions

5 lessons per grade

Serious Peer Conflicts

9 lessons per grade

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Simple, Intuitive, and Easy to Use

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Student-Centered Lessons

Grade 6

Grade 8

Grade 7

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Building Blocks for Advisory

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What resourcesare available?Additional Units

for K-5

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K-5 Bullying Prevention Unit

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Policies & Procedures for Administrators

Bullying Prevention Online Training

Recognize, Respond, Report for ALL staff

How to teach the lessons and engage families

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Student Lessons

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Be Safe and respectful

The Bullying Prevention Unit Teaches

How to recognize bullying

How to report bullying

How to be a bystander who helps

How to refuse bullying

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EL-5 Child Protection Unit

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Keeping Kids Safe

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School Leaders: Policies & Procedures

Child Protection Online Training

All Staff Training: signs, behavior, reporting

Teaching the lessons, engaging with families

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Child Protection Student Lessons

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What resourcesare available?Resources

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Teaching & Implementation Tools

What’s on secondstep.org?

Staff Training Resources

Video Examples & Classroom Demos

Digital versions of program resources

Family Resources and tools to engage families

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New! Classroom Mindfulness

▪ Daily 5-6 minute mindfulness sessions that help teachers manage their classroom and boost their student’s Second Step skills

▪ Free to sign up at mindyeti.com!

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www.secondstep.org

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www.casel.org

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Questions