Training Overview
What Training Is Included with Second Step® Programs?
Every Second Step program includes training and support materials to ensure you get off to a great start and get the most out of our research-based human skills curricula. The length and depth of the training varies, depending on which program you purchase.
Second Step® Early Learning
Overview
For elementary staff, we offer online training and support materials to help you:
- Introduce the program, core skills, and the research backing the curriculum
- Successfully launch, teach, and assess the program
- Understand how to reinforce skill use outside of lesson time
Training Materials
- Agendas for key staff meetings
- Editable presentations
- Videos
- Infographic handouts
Time Required
Kick-Off Meeting: 2.5 hours
Check-In Meetings (four): 1 hour each
Wrap-Up Meeting: 1 hour
Second Step® Elementary Classroom Kits
Overview
For elementary staff, we offer online training and support materials to help you:
- Introduce the program, core skills, and the research backing the curriculum
- Successfully launch, teach, and assess the program
- Understand how to reinforce skill use outside of lesson time
Training Materials
- Three video-based online training modules to introduce Second Step Elementary classroom kits and how to use them successfully
- Additional, self-serve support materials, including:
- A getting-started checklist
- Strategies for teaching the lessons
- Tips and tools for managing classroom behavior
Time Required
60–90 minutes
Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School Digital Programs
Overview
The Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs feature a variety of resources to guide teachers, leaders, and staff through the program and help them understand their role in a successful implementation.
Training Materials
For school leaders and educators, self-guided training provides everything needed to get started, including:
- A program overview to learn about the program’s purpose, research, and outcomes and get staff aligned with a practice
- Program components to understand how the program elements fit together
Additional training resources include:
- Pathway overviews and videos
For principals and other leaders, the Leader Dashboard is designed to help develop and operationalize an effective implementation plan that supports a holistic approach to human skills instruction. The Implementation Guide includes:
- Implementation Leader Orientation to create or re-establish a shared foundation for human skills instruction
- Implementation Planning Rubric to help determine the implementation approach that works best for your school
- Best Practices for Implementation to include research-based recommendations for supporting implementation
- Implementation Playbook to help plan the year ahead
- Year-Round Supports to help launch, monitor, and support implementation
Time Required
All-Staff Program Kick-Off: 30–60 minutes
Program Training: 30 minutes (staff), 60 minutes (lesson instructors)
All-Staff Unit Overview videos: 10 minutes per unit
Second Step® High School
Overview
Second Step High School includes a variety of resources to guide teachers, leaders, and staff through the program and help them understand their role in a successful implementation.
Training Materials
For school leaders and educators, self-guided training provides everything needed to get started, including:
- A program overview to learn about the program’s purpose, research, and outcomes and get staff aligned with a practice
- Program components to understand how the program elements fit together
Additional training resources include:
- Pathway overviews and videos
For principals and other leaders, the Leader Dashboard is designed to help develop and operationalize an effective implementation plan that supports a holistic approach to human skills instruction. The Implementation Guide includes:
- Implementation Leader Orientation to create or re-establish a shared foundation for human skills instruction
- Implementation Planning Rubric to help determine the implementation approach that works best for your school
- Best Practices for Implementation to include research-based recommendations for supporting implementation
- Implementation Playbook to help plan the year ahead
- Year-Round Supports to help launch, monitor, and support implementation
Time Required
Program Training Parts 1 and 2: 20 minutes
Pathway overviews and videos: 5 minutes per pathway
Implementation Leader Orientation: 45 minutes
Staff Kick-Off Presentation: 60 minutes
10%
Improved School Climate
The Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs feature a variety of resources to guide teachers, leaders, and staff through the program and help them understand their role in a successful implementation.
Second Step® Out-of-School Time
Overview
This four-part training can be done in one session or broken into multiple sessions.
- Part 1: What Is SEL and Why Is It Important?
- Part 2: What’s in Second Step® Out-of-School Time and Where Do I Find It?
- Part 3: How to Implement Second Step® Out-of-School Time Well
- Part 4: How Do I Respond When Kids Disclose Abuse or Neglect?
Training Materials
Staff training presentation slide deck
Time Required
Approximately 3 hours
10%
Improved School Climate
The Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs feature a variety of resources to guide teachers, leaders, and staff through the program and help them understand their role in a successful implementation.
Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit
Overview
Three online training modules, each designed for a specific audience:
- Principals and program coordinators
- All staff
- Staff who will teach the student lessons
Training Materials
Three online training modules, each designed for a specific audience:
- Principals and program coordinators
- All staff
- Staff who will teach the student lessons
Time Required
Module 1
Principals and Program Coordinators
45–60 minutes
Module 2
All-Staff Training
75–90 minutes
Module 3
Teach the Lessons
45–60 minutes
10%
Improved School Climate
The Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs feature a variety of resources to guide teachers, leaders, and staff through the program and help them understand their role in a successful implementation.
Second Step® Child Protection Unit
Overview
To support schoolwide efforts to protect children from abuse, we offer comprehensive, role-based training.
- Administrators learn how to develop strategies and effective policies and procedures to reduce risks, both for students and staff
- All staff learn how to recognize indicators of abuse and respond supportively
- Educators and counselors learn to competently and confidently teach age-appropriate student lessons about sensitive topics, such as personal boundaries and touching safety
Training Materials
Three online training modules, each designed for a specific audience:
- Principals and program coordinators
- All staff
- Staff who will teach the student lessons
Time Required
Module 1
Principals and Program Coordinators
75–90 minutes
Module 2
All-Staff Training
75–90 minutes
Module 3
Teach the Lessons
45–60 minutes
10%
Improved School Climate
The Second Step Elementary and Second Step Middle School digital programs feature a variety of resources to guide teachers, leaders, and staff through the program and help them understand their role in a successful implementation.
