Agenda Item
a. License Renewal: Second Step SEL Digital Program (Not to exceed $206,811 for a 1 year license)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent of Student Support and Intervention, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the renewal of the Committee for Children Second Step SEL Digital Program license for an amount not to exceed $206,811 for a one(1) year license.
Why: The Second Step SEL Digital Program is a classroom-based social skills program for students in preschool through junior high (ages 4-14 years), with a distinct curriculum for each grade. It is designed to reduce impulsive, high-risk, and aggressive behaviors and increase children's social competence and other protective factors.
Details: Second Step Elementary Digital (Grades K-5)
Twenty (20) research-based lessons, taught once per week for 15-25 minutes at each grade level.
All new modern programs with interactive and engaging content, including video, stories, new Brain Builder games, songs and more.
Divided into four (4) units: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting, Emotion Management, Empathy & Kindness, and Problem-Solving.
Program training and schoolwide implementation support resources are included.
Second Step Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Twenty-six (26) research-based and highly engaging lessons for each distinct grade level.
Taught once per week, 25-minute interactive lessons include videos and game-like activities.
Lessons are divided into four (4) units: Mindsets and Goals; Recognizing Bullying & Harassment; Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions; and Managing Relationships & Social Conflict.
Real Voices videos feature a diverse set of unscripted interviews with students from around the U.S.
Reinforcing content is built-in with two hundred (200) engaging 10 to 15-minute advisory activities.
Financial impact: The Second Step grades K-8 multi-site platform will be funded using general funds from Purchased Prof/Tech Services account number: 100.1000.553200.03111.7370.9990.8010.090.0000,
for an amount not to exceed $206,811.00 for a one (1) year license.
Contact: Dr. Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent of Student Support and Intervention, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.1911
Mrs. Denise Revels, Director of Wrap Around Support Services, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.2011
Dr. Shannon Crosslin, Counseling Coordinator, III of Student Support Services, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.1890
Effective: Upon approval by the Board of Education.
Status: Pending approval by General Counsel
Pacing Guide Middle School
Ensuring that all lesson instructors are following an established Second Step® Middle School teaching schedule helps align
schoolwide expectations, promotes effective and sustainable teaching practices, and improves program outcomes.
WEEK DATE GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8
Unit 1: Mindsets & Goals
1 Lesson 1A Lesson 1A Lesson 1
Starting Middle School Starting Middle School Welcome!
Lesson 1B Lesson 1B
Helping New Students Helping New Students
2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2
How to Grow Your Brain Creating New Pathways in Your Brain Who Am I? My Identity
3 Lesson 3 Lesson 3 Lesson 3
Trying New Strategies Learning from Mistakes and Failure My Interests and Strengths
4 Lesson 4 Lesson 4 Lesson 4
Making Goals Specific Identifying Roadblocks Harnessing My Strengths
5 Lesson 5 Lesson 5 Lesson 5
Breaking Down Your Goals Overcoming Roadblocks 1 Pursuing My Interests
6 Lesson 6 Lesson 6 Lesson 6
Monitoring Your Progress Overcoming Roadblocks 2 My Future Self
7 Lesson 7-Performance Task Lesson 7-Performance Task Lesson 7-Performance Task
Bringing It All Together Advice on Roadblocks My Path Forward
Unit 2: Recognizing Bullying & Harassment
8 Lesson 8 Lesson 8 Lesson 8
Common Types of Bullying What Is Harassment? Understanding Bullying
9 Lesson 9 Lesson 9 Lesson 9
Recognizing Bullying What Is Sexual Harassment? Social Factors that Contribute to
Bullying
10 Lesson 10 Lesson 10 Lesson 10
Responding to Cyberbullying The Effects of Sexual Harassment Environmental Factors that
Contribute to Bullying
11 Lesson 11 Lesson 11 Lesson 11
How to Be an Upstander Gender-Based Harassment Speak Up and Start a Movement
12 Lesson 12 Lesson 12 Lesson 12
Standing Up and Staying Safe Our Rights and Responsibilities Be Inclusive and Change Policies
13 Lesson 13-Performance Task Lesson 13-Performance Task Lesson 13-Performance Task
Raising Awareness About Bullying Preventing Harassment Stand Up for Change!
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Pacing Guide Middle School
WEEK DATE GRADE 6 GRADE 7 GRADE 8
Unit 3: Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions
14 Lesson 14 Lesson 14 Lesson 14
What Emotions Tell You Emotions Matter Understanding Stress and Anxiety
15 Lesson 15 Lesson 15 Lesson 15
Emotions and Your Brain Feel, Think, Do Where Does Stress Come From?
16 Lesson 16 Lesson 16 Lesson 16
How Emotions Affect Your Unhelpful Thoughts Can Stress Help You Grow?
Decisions
17 Lesson 17 Lesson 17 Lesson 17
Managing Your Emotions Reframing Unhelpful Thoughts Strategies for Managing Stress
18 Lesson 18 Lesson 18 Lesson 18
What Works Best for You? Practicing Positive Self-Talk Changing Strategies and
Getting Help
19 Lesson 19-Performance Task Lesson 19-Performance Task Lesson 19-Performance Task
Raising Awareness About Making Better Decisions My Stress-Management Plan
Managing Emotions
Unit 4: Managing Relationships & Social Conflict
20 Lesson 20 Lesson 20 Lesson 20
We’re Changing What Makes a Conflict Escalate? My Values
21 Lesson 21 Lesson 21 Lesson 21
Why Conflicts Escalate Keeping Your Cool in a Conflict Values and Relationships
22 Lesson 22 Lesson 22 Lesson 22
Considering Multiple Perspectives Conflicts and Perspectives Recognizing Others’ Perspectives
23 Lesson 23 Lesson 23 Lesson 23
Respectful Communication Resolving Conflict Part 1 Finding the Best Solution
24 Lesson 24 Lesson 24 Lesson 24
Resolving Challenging Conflicts Resolving Conflict Part 2 Making Things Right
25 Lesson 25 Lesson 25 Lesson 25
Making Amends Taking Responsibility for Your Actions Unhealthy Relationships
26 Lesson 26-Performance Task Lesson 26-Performance Task Lesson 26-Performance Task
Conflict Solvers Tips for Resolving Conflicts Guide to Healthy Relationships
27* Lesson 27
High School Challenges
*+1 additional Grade 8 lesson to help prepare for high school
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Pacing Guide Middle School
How do I prepare for Second Step Middle School lessons?
You know your students better than we do. Modify lessons to fit your students’ needs and maturity levels. Use relevant
stories and scenarios that are appropriate for your school community.
To prepare for each unit: To prepare for teaching each lesson:
(5–7 minutes) (~5–10 minutes)
☐ Watch the Unit Quick Start Guide at the beginning ☐ Read the lesson plan.
of each new unit for helpful teaching tips, needed
context, and support throughout the school year. ☐ Preview the lesson screens and videos.
☐ Print a set of student handouts for the class, or
prepare handouts for online distribution.
What do I need to know about Second Step Middle School?
26–27 Lessons last 25 Each web-based
lessons minutes each lesson has a ready-
per grade to-use lesson plan
with teacher scripts,
plus a student
handout.
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