School climate

APS has a data-informed approach to human skills instruction, and their goals go beyond managing behavior. Learn how this Second Step® partnership has fueled student outcomes.

This dynamic webinar showcases the latest innovations designed to enhance school climate and boost academic achievement. Backed by compelling new evidence, Second Step® K–8 digital programs deliver measurable outcomes, including increased academic motivation, fewer disciplinary referrals, strengthened family-school engagement, and heightened prosocial behaviors—helping students thrive in ways that significantly outperform their peers in non-implementing schools.

The updated Leader Dashboard is designed to enhance the planning and implementation process of your Second Step® program, propelling your school community to new heights.

A positive school climate benefits both students and staff. From classrooms to the principal’s office, try these five strategies to create a place where everyone can thrive.

Discover ways to boost student well-being through human skills education, positive school climate, teacher-student connections, physical activity, stress reduction, and more.

Discover how human skills programs foster a positive school climate by enhancing emotional well-being, building relationships, and promoting empathy among students and staff.

Human skills instruction has long been considered a tool for creating positive school and classroom climates, but what does that look like in high school? In this webinar, you’ll look at the importance of school climate for students and educators, explore the connection between schoolwide human skills instruction and positive school climate, and learn to apply human skills strategies to bolster school climate.

Learn the common signs of stress in kids and explore strategies for helping students manage school stress, such as improving school climate and getting peer support.