High school

High school students urgently need human skills—such as communication, self-efficacy, and decision-making—that equip them for success no matter what the future holds.

Great high schools empower everyone to succeed. Join us for an overview of Second Step® High School, the all-new human skills program for Grades 9–12 from Committee for Children. Discover the program’s relevant approach to addressing adolescent students’ diverse social and emotional needs. Learn about its uniquely flexible framework of resources for educators to build a school culture where everyone is connected and supported. Explore examples of its engaging experiences and the power of its research foundation. The program is now available for purchase for the 2024–2025 school year.

Are our teenagers as healthy and happy as they could be? Read about the latest CDC findings, the most comprehensive data on high schoolers’ health and well-being.

Explore how human skills programs equip students with crucial skills like teamwork and adaptability, setting them up for career success in a competitive job market.

Self-awareness is a human skill that’s foundational to other competencies, such as emotional understanding, growth mindset, self-efficacy, and healthy self-image.

Read a recap of Dr. Jane Choi's webinar on adolescent mental wellness, discussing post-pandemic struggles, CDC teen sadness data, and strategies for positive school environments.

Description: In a recent national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a whopping 60 percent of teen females, 30 percent of teen males, and 52 percent of LGBTQ+ teens reported feeling persistently sad and hopeless in the past year. The survey’s takeaway: “Overall, young people are experiencing a level of trauma and distress that requires action.” When young people are in distress, they are not able to learn to their potential. Join Committee for Children’s Senior Research Scientist Dr. Jane Choi to explore the mental health crisis facing adolescents today and what high schools can do to support students to thrive and succeed. She explores the science of adolescent development and how both school leaders and educators can strategically strengthen key elements of students’ school experience that contribute to both well-being and academic success. View this edWebinar to learn about: • The science of adolescent brain and emotional development • What the latest research indicates for how to best support adolescents to thrive in school and in their transition to adulthood • Actionable strategies for school leaders and classroom educators to support students’ well-being throughout the school day Every student—every human—deserves to be supported to be well and do well. With the right approaches, you can make a difference in well-being while also supporting student engagement and motivation. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school leaders and educators.

In this webinar, Director of Product Stefani Kauppila explores the mental wellness crisis facing adolescents today and how high schools can help them thrive, connect, and succeed. Dive deep into the science of the adolescent brain and emotional development. Uncover the latest research on how to support high school students in school and in their transition to adulthood. And discover practical strategies to support their well-being—today and every day. Visit secondstep.org/high-school-sel-curriculum to learn more about how high schools can better support students in these crucial and challenging years.