mentor-adepis: second step programme overview (bridgid normand)
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Welcome!
Bridgid NormandProgram Development Manager206-438-6333 desk
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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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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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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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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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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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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• 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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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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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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School Leaders: Policies & Procedures
Child Protection Online Training
All Staff Training: signs, behavior, reporting
Teaching the lessons, engaging with families
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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!