Program Overview Presentation

1. Program Overview Presentation

2. Presentation Overview

3. Amy WalkerClient Outreach Representative800-634-4449, ext. 6514awalker@cfchildren.org Meaghan FlemingClient Outreach Representative800-634-4449, ext. 6505mfleming@cfchildren.org

4. Global leader in the prevention of bullying, violence and child abuse. • 30 years • 9 million children reached • 26 countries

5. What is the Program?

6. Introducing theK–5 Second Step Program! Increase students' school success Decrease problem behaviors Promote social-emotional competence and self-regulation It is a universal, classroom-based program designed to:

7. Skills for Social and Academic Success Research Links SEL to Higher Student Success • 23 percentile gain in SE skills • 9 percentile gain in attitudes about self/others/school • 9 percentile gain in pro-social behavior • 11 percentile gain on academic performance via standardized tests (math and reading) • And Reduced Risks for Failure • 9 percentile difference in problem behaviors • 10 percentile difference in emotional distress 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.

8. Lessons • Reinforcement Program Elements • Warm-up • Brain Builder Games (K-3) • Story and Discussion • Skill Practice/Activity • Wrap-up • Daily Practice Activities • Using Skills Every Day • Home Links • Academic Integration Activities

9. Program Materials: K–3 Kits Posters Puppets Listening Rules and Skills for Learning Cards Lesson Cards DVD Teaching Materials Binder Online Resources Unit Cards Song CD

10. Program Materials: 4–5 Kits Following Through Cards Posters DVD Unit Cards Lesson Cards Online Resources

11. Skills for Learning • Listening • Focusing attention • Following directions • Using self-talk • Being Assertive

12. Brain Builder Games • Build parts of children's brains that support self-regulation • Help improve their ability to listen, remember, and control their bodies • Overall message:Your brain can get stronger and smarter with practice and effort • Games with rules • Included in every lesson, K–3

13. Empathy • Identifying and understanding feelings • Respecting similarities and differences • Showing care and compassion • Conversations skills, joining groups, making friends

14. Emotion Management • We feel feelings in our bodies • Managing frustration • Calming down strong feelings • Managing anger • Managing accusations, disappointment, anxious and hurt feelings • Handling put downs • Managing test anxiety • Resisting revenge and avoiding jumping to conclusions

15. Problem Solving • Solving problems • Playing fairly • Taking responsibility • Solving classroom problems • Solving peer exclusion problems • Handling name calling • Dealing with peer pressure • Dealing with gossip • Seeking help when you need it

16. Program Skills and Topics: K–3

17. Program Skills and Topics: 4–5

18. Why Use the Program?

21. How Do You Teach the Program Successfully?

25. 1. Teach All the Lessons in Order

27. 2. Do All the Daily Practice Activities

28. 3. Reinforce skills and concepts as explained in ‘Using Skills Every Day’

29. 4. Send Home Links to Families

30. What Resources Are Available?

32. Program Activation Key (PAK)

33. Other Resources

34. Questions?