On-Demand Webinars

Executive-function skills are a set of three cognitive processes that include flexible attention, working memory, and inhibitory control. In this webinar, participants will learn more on what executive-function skills are, why they’re important for school and life success, and how to build young learners’ brains by developing these skills.

The California Virtual Leadership Summit starts at 4:32. California schools are seeing a significant increase in student mental health challenges, with a substantial number of students experiencing sadness, anxiety, and depression. Educators see firsthand the need to improve student mental well-being so that they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. During our virtual leadership summit, Boosting Student Mental Well-Being in California: Partnering with Second Step® Programs for Student Success, explore current challenges in supporting mental well-being in your school communities, and discover actionable solutions and support systems to strengthen students’ human skills to help them show up, stay engaged, and manage life’s ups and downs.

In this webinar, a panel of experts from across the country share inspiring stories and actionable ideas for how to create supportive learning environments and improve student outcomes.

Schools are seeing a significant increase in student mental health challenges, with a substantial number of students experiencing sadness, anxiety, and depression. Educators see firsthand the need to improve student mental well-being so that they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. During our virtual leadership summit, Boosting Student Mental Well-Being: Partnering with Second Step® Programs for Student Success, join K–12 district and school leaders in exploring current challenges in supporting mental well-being in your school communities. Discover actionable solutions and support systems to strengthen students’ human skills to help them show up, stay engaged, and manage life’s ups and downs.

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.

Unlock the power of human skills to transform your students’ futures! Join us for an energizing edWebinar that reveals why leadership in higher education values skills like metacognition, adaptability, and empathy, even more than technical knowledge—and how you can build these skills right now in your high school classrooms. Dr. Jodie Donner, from Committee for Children, and Emily Wray, the creator of the RISE Model for Meaningful Feedback, share how to guide students in effective peer conversations, embed high-impact feedback loops, and accelerate skill growth across all content areas. You hear about ready-to-use strategies that empower students as they prepare for postsecondary success in college and career readiness. Educators, including classroom teachers, as well as school and district administrators—and all individuals committed to preparing students with the essential communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills necessary for postsecondary success—are strongly encouraged to view.

In today’s educational landscape, supporting the whole child is more critical than ever. Join us for an engaging edWebinar focused on how targeted interventions can help students thrive—socially, emotionally, and academically. This session explores how educators are using tiered supports to meet the diverse needs of students who require more than universal instruction and to promote student well-being and success. Learn from real-world examples and see how small group lessons in focus areas like emotion regulation, executive functioning, and prosocial skills are helping students stay engaged, solve problems, and build stronger relationships. Discover how intentional, research-informed strategies are making a measurable difference in classrooms across the country. Key takeaways include: Clarity on tiered support strategies: Understand how to align targeted interventions with your existing universal instruction to better support students who need more Practical tools for implementation: Learn how educators are using streamlined resources—from screening to progress tracking—to deliver effective support without added complexity Insights from the field: Hear how collaboration with educators has shaped interventions that are easy to implement and impactful in real classrooms Student-centered outcomes: See how focused support in key skill areas is helping students stay on track and succeed both socially and academically

This webinar, hosted by Committee for Children, walks you through the Second Step Elementary digital program. Our experts provide important tips, answer frequently asked questions, and give a short demo of the program to help plan for a successful implementation.

What if the most powerful academic tool wasn’t a textbook but a skill? Explore how Second Step® programs help students build real-world skills like problem-solving, resilience, and collaboration—the very skills that make classrooms safer, communities stronger, and students more confident learners. Discover how teaching human skills can unlock students’ potential and create a brighter future for all.

Join district leaders from across the country for a multi-session virtual event focused on the transformative power of human skills education. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this series explores how human skills like empathy, adaptability, emotion regulation, and digital competence are not just classroom tools but also life skills that drive long-term student success. 00:06:50 - From Evidence to Impact: Real Results of Human Skills Programs That Deliver 00:24:10 - Driving Student Success: Atlanta Public School’s Journey 01:01:02 - Online, Offline, and Beyond: Skill-Building Strategies for Digital Well-Being 01:31:48 - From Skills to Success: Preparing for College and Career with Human Skills Instruction 01:59:50 - Strategic Alignment for Human Skills Success: Driving Impact with Second Step® Programs

AI is powerful, but it’s human skills that give it purpose. Join Second Step®, brought to you by Committee for Children, for an inspiring webinar on how to help students navigate an AI-driven world with confidence, responsibility, and heart. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we learn, work, and create. As AI tools become more common in classrooms, educators face a crucial challenge: How do we ensure students use AI thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively? In this session, you’ll learn: • Practical strategies for integrating AI safely and responsibly into learning • Ways to strengthen students’ emotional intelligence including empathy, self-awareness, and relationship skills • How to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support responsible AI use • Actionable classroom ideas and resources to foster healthy, human-centered AI engagement • A mindset shift that helps you champion innovation without sacrificing essential human abilities Whether you're an educator, school leader, or caregiver, you'll walk away with tools to help students thrive—not just with AI, but alongside it. https://secondstep.org

In this webinar, discover how universal school-based human skills programs can help districts meet critical student needs and remediate issues—including chronic absenteeism, school safety, and mental health problems. Hosts Sheridan Doerr and Joany Higgins also consider how the loss of these supports could lead to increased costs associated with behavioral issues and readiness to learn. To speak with an expert about bringing Second Step® programs to your school or district, sign up now for a free consultation.

Looking for ways to reclaim classroom potential and foster lasting student growth this school year? In this webinar, discover the latest innovations to Second Step® programs designed to enhance school climate and boost academic achievement. Find research- and evidence-based solutions to remediate issues like absenteeism, challenging behavior, school safety, and mental health concerns while fostering belonging, increasing educator well-being, and improving academics. Visit SecondStep.org to learn more about how school-based human skills programs can become a catalyst for transformation in your school community.

This webinar, hosted by Committee for Children, walks you through Second Step Early Learning. Our experts provide important tips, answer frequently asked questions, and give a short demo of the program to help plan for a successful implementation.

In this webinar, Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center and Stefani Kauppila, Committee for Children’s director of product, will discuss how to improve student outcomes through the importance of starting skill-building in PreK with Second Step® Early Learning. Learn why the school decided to implement a holistic human skills program, and learn about the foundation the program builds for our littlest learners and beyond.

To effectively support students’ human skills learning, educators need human skills resources, tools, and program implementation strategies that work for their schools and communities. In this webinar, you will learn about Second Step® Elementary and Second Step® Middle School, and how to implement these programs successfully in your K-6 school.

In this dynamic webinar, take a deep dive into research-based best practices for effectively driving implementation of human skills programs in schools. Hear and learn from our experts who support successful use of these practices and walk away with tactical actions you can start implementing in your district today.

In this webinar, our in-house experts and guest Sam Trevathan, education director of Kids’ Orchestra, discuss tips and strategies for bringing intentional human skills learning to your K–5 out-of-school time program.

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.

This engaging webinar is for all school personnel interested in exploring and implementing effective methods to address chronic absenteeism. You’ll learn evidence-based strategies for improving attendance rates that can be applied both individually and collaboratively. The presenter, Sharon Bradley, is a national educational consultant and a director for a Dallas-area school district, where she has helped shape their approach to social and emotional development and truancy prevention for all students.

In this webinar—Online, Offline, and Beyond: Skill-Building Strategies for Digital Well-Being—Committee for Children’s Jordan Posamentier, VP of policy and advocacy, and Stefani Kauppila, director of curriculum, discuss the ongoing wellness crisis for American children due to excessive screen time. Discover practical insights and research-based strategies to help kids build key skills that will equip them to navigate their digital experiences and improve their well-being both online and offline.

In this webinar, district leaders from Acton-Boxborough Regional School District discuss the holistic approach to choosing a curriculum and how to implement leadership principles in the pilot process. Learn about the Curriculum Review Workbook from Committee for Children, the creators of Second Step® programs, and how it empowers district and school leaders to enhance their programs to improve student outcomes in their school communities.

Teaching is one of the most stressful professions. That stress can affect your health, your job satisfaction, and even the quality of your teaching. However, decades of research show that when teachers feel better, they perform better. In this webinar you’ll learn some simple strategies you can use immediately to reduce stress and improve your wellness.

Educators and youth-serving professionals have heard a lot about self-care during the past two challenging years. But just like the stressors that make self-care necessary, supporting mental well-being happens in the context of systems and communities. In this webinar, Jeremiah Aja, director of partnerships with Wellness Together School Mental Health, discusses sustainable, equitable practices to help educators care for the most important intervention tool in their school communities: themselves.

In this webinar, our experts discuss how to elevate your Second Step program through family engagement. Jordan Posamentier, vice president of Committee for Children’s Policy & Advocacy Team, shares new data about effective ways to discuss social and emotional learning with students’ families.

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.

In this webinar hosted by Committee for Children, learn how research-based social and emotional learning can empower preschoolers to focus attention, manage big emotions, and get along with others.

In this webinar hosted by Committee for Children, 2023 ASCA School Counselor of the Year Meredith Draughn and School Counseling Consultant Cynthia Floyd discuss effective practices school counselors can use to help students learn to navigate challenging times.

This webinar, hosted by Committee for Children, walks you through Second Step Middle School. Our experts provide important tips, answer frequently asked questions, and give a short demo of the program to help plan for a successful implementation.

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.

The 2021–2022 school year will be a year like no other, with big challenges but also an opportunity to come back better than before the pandemic. This is a great time for educators to look at school culture and ask, “How can we create a culture of kindness in our schools so that all kids feel welcome and included?” There’s a large body of research on bullying behaviors and strategies schools can use to reduce bullying. We invite you to join us to learn about this research and the steps your school can take to help all kids thrive.

Do you feel like you’re facing the challenges of bullying prevention alone? Take part in a conversation with other educators who are working to address bullying. They’ll discuss how to create welcoming and nurturing learning environments for all students with human skills instruction. You’ll also hear strategies and perspectives on bullying prevention from Second Step program users in a variety of settings and different roles.

Dr. Tia Kim shares how human skills instruction and family engagement have the power to help prevent bullying and create safer learning environments that contribute to positive student and community outcomes.

How do you ensure that your human skills curriculum is not only engaging, but effective? You reimagine assessment as an integral part of the learning journey. Through our partnership with Aperture Education, the leading human-skills assessment provider in K–12 education, you can now measure students’ social and emotional skill development to determine if they are mastering Second Step® competencies. In this webinar, you will: Learn how you can empower your team with quick and reliable data that maximizes Second Step program implementation. Walk through the research-based DESSA Second Step assessments and see how educators can gain real-time knowledge of where students are in their human skills learning. Learn how educators can differentiate instruction with reliable, actionable data. Identify areas of progress and ongoing opportunities to focus skill development to maximize the return on investment of your Second Step programs. Start maximizing the impact of human skills instruction in your schools and district today.