Agenda Item
b. Renewal: Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program (Not to exceed $275,372)
Summary: Presented by: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education approve the renewal to purchase the Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program for the 2025-2026 school year for an amount not to exceed $275,372.
Why: Second Step is a comprehensive classroom-based social skills program designed for students aged 4 to 14, spanning preschool through middle school. The program features a tailored curriculum for each grade level, aimed at reducing impulsive, high-risk, and aggressive behaviors among children. Its core objectives include enhancing children's self-regulation, social-emotional skills, problem-solving abilities, and empathy. By focusing on these areas, Second Step seeks to foster a positive school culture and climate, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being and competence of students.
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.
· 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.
· Aligned with Georgia ELL and Social Studies Standards.
· Program training and school-wide implementation support resources are included.
Financial impact: The total not-to-exceed budget of $275,372 for the 1-year K-8 license will be purchased using funds from the Purchased Professional/Technical Services account code: 100.1000.553200.03111.7370.9990.8010.090.0000.
Contact: Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678.676.1811,
Dr. Shannon Crosslin, Sr. Counseling Coordinator, Student Advancement, Division of Wrap Around Services, 404.808.8942
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
1085 Andover Park East
Tukwila, WA 98188 USA
Quote
800-634-4449 FAX: 206-343-1445 Quote # 5065429
orders@cfchildren.org Date 6/2/2025
Customer ID 10104711
Bill To Ship To
School Leader/ OP Support Natasha Moon
DeKalb County School System DeKalb County School System
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd
Stone Mountain GA 30083 Stone Mountain GA 30083
United States United States
Requested By Ship To Setup Admin Entered By
Natasha Moon Natasha Moon Name: Natasha Moon Jennifer Sanderlin
Email:
natasha_moon@dekalbschoolsga.org
Item Description Start Date End Date QTY Rate Amount
904101 Second Step Grades K-8, Multi-Site Pricing, 8/18/2025 8/18/2026 109 $2,508.00 $273,372.00
1-Year Licenses
Renewing Subscription ID: 80033194
eWorkshop Virtual Workshop 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Subtotal $275,372.00
Discount
Shipping & Handling $0.00
Sales Tax $0.00
TOTAL $275,372.00
Please remit in US Funds.
Make check payable to: Committee for Children
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address. All rates are estimates until shipped. If
tax was included in this quote and your
organization is state sales tax exempt, email
your state sales tax exemption ID and certificate
to orders@cfchildren.org.
Shipping Method: UPS Ground (UPS)
Your Second Step program License purchase is governed by the applicable License Agreement at:
https://secondstep.org/license-agreements
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