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a. Renewal: Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program (Not to exceed $313,821.90)

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 County Board of Education approve the renewal to purchase, for one additional year, the Second Step Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Digital Program for the 2026-2027 school year for an amount not to exceed $313,821.90.
Why: Second Step is a comprehensive, classroom-based social skills program designed for students ages 4-14, spanning preschool through middle school. The curriculum is tailored for each grade level and focuses on reducing impulsive, high-risk, and aggressive behaviors while strengthening essential social-emotional competencies. Its core objectives include developing students’ self-regulation, empathy, problem-solving abilities, and overall social-emotional skills. By intentionally building these competencies, the Second Step curriculum supports a positive school climate and culture, contributing to students’ overall well-being, readiness to learn, and long-term success.
Details: Second Step® Elementary Digital (Grades K-5)
• Twenty (20) research-based lessons, taught once per week for 15- to 25-minutes at each grade level.
• Divided into four (4) units: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting, Emotion Management, Empathy & Kindness, and Problem-Solving. DeKalb also uses the optional Bullying and Child Protection (Erin’s Law) Units.
• Eighteen (18) targeted Tier 2 small group lessons.
• Tier 3 resources.
• Assessment Toolkit: Optional, easy-to-use universal screen, teacher referral rubric, and implementation guidance to help educators identify students in need of additional support.
• Interactive and engaging content includes videos, stories, new Brain Builder games, songs, and more.
• Aligned with Georgia ELL and Social Studies Standards
• Program training and school-wide 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; Developing a Positive Sense of Self; Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions; and Managing Relationships & Social Conflict & Recognizing Bullying & Harassment (optional unit DeKalb uses)
• Aligns with Georgia ELL and Social Studies Standards.
• Real Voices videos feature a diverse set of unscripted interviews with students from around U.S.
• Eighteen (18) targeted Tier 2 small group lessons.
• Tier 3 resources.
• Assessment Toolkit: Optional, easy-to-use pre-screeners and implementation guidance to help educators identify students in need of additional support
• Reinforcing content is built-in with 200 engaging 10-to-15-minute advisory activities.
• ParenTeen Connect - both in advisory materials for students and as an at-home family engagement resource featuring candid videos and guidance by leading experts on topics like communication, independence, responsibility and screen time.
• Program training and school-wide implementation support resources are included.
Financial impact: The total not-to-exceed budget of $313,821.90 for the 1-year license renewal 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, Senior Counseling Coordinator & Student Advancement, Division of Wrap Around Services, 404.808.8942
Effective: 08/01/2026
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
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                               ALIGNMENT CHART

                               ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets
                               and Behaviors for Student Success
                               ■ Second Step® Early Learning
                               ■ Second Step® Elementary Digital Program
                               ■ Second Step® Middle School Digital Program


                                                                                                                  percentile points—than their peers who didn’t participate
                                                                                                                  in an SEL program. The meta-analysis also indicates that,
          This alignment chart illustrates how Second
                                                                                                                  regardless of race, socioeconomic background, or school
          Step® programs and the ASCA Student
                                                                                                                  location, students showed significant positive benefits one
          Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student
                                                                                                                  year after participating in an SEL program.
          Success complement and support each other
          across key social-emotional concepts.                                                                   Educators across the nation acknowledge the benefits
                                                                                                                  of SEL in schools and agree that teaching students
                                                                                                                  social-emotional skills is a necessary and valuable
                                                                                                                  component of their education.
The Importance of
Social-Emotional Learning                                                                                         About Second Step® Programs
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is recognized as a                                                                Second Step Early Learning, the Second Step Elementary
key ingredient for school and life success. In a 2011                                                             digital program, and the Second Step Middle School digital
meta-analysis of 213 school-based SEL programs,                                                                   program are research-based, universal classroom programs
researchers found that students in an SEL intervention                                                            designed to promote social-emotional competence to help
demonstrated significantly improved social and emotional                                                          increase students’ school success and decrease problem
skills, attitudes, and behavior, as well as an 11-percentile-                                                     behaviors. They help students cope with challenges, create
point gain in academic performance, compared to students                                                          positive relationships, and succeed both socially and
who didn’t participate in an SEL program.1                                                                        academically. Skills are reviewed and expanded each year,
A related meta-analysis in 2017 showed that conduct                                                               gradually becoming more complex as students get older.
problems, emotional distress, and drug use were much lower                                                        Lessons provide the tools for students to develop mindsets,
for students who took part in an SEL program than those                                                           knowledge, and skills to handle strong emotions, show
who didn’t, even years later.2 Researchers found that almost                                                      kindness and empathy, build and strengthen friendships,
four years after participating in an SEL program, students                                                        make and follow through on good decisions, and solve
fared markedly better academically—by an average of 13                                                            problems with their peers.

1. Durlak, J. A., Weissberg, R. P., Dymnicki, A. B., Taylor, R. D., & Schellinger, K. B. (2011). The impact of enhancing students’ social and emotional learning:
A meta-analysis of school-based universal interventions. Child Development, 82(1), 405–432. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2010.01564.x
2. Taylor, R. D., Oberle, E., Durlak, J. A., & Weissberg, R. P. (2017). Promoting positive youth development through school-based social and emotional learning
interventions: A meta-analysis of follow-up effects. Child Development, 88(4), 1156–1171. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.12864




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General Alignment
The following table outlines general ways in which Second Step® programs help promote students’ development in the three
domains of the ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.


                                Second Step® Early Learning, Second Step® Elementary Digital Program,
    ASCA Domain
                                and Second Step® Middle School Digital Program


  Academic                    • Core program goals include promotion of skills for school readiness and academic success
  Development                 • Students learn social-emotional skills built on a base of executive-function skills, self-regulation, and key
                                skills for learning
                              • Students learn social-emotional skills foundational to success in school (setting and achieving goals,
                                responsible decision-making, and strategies for coping with difficult emotions)
                              • Students learn ways to develop a growth mindset, which supports academic success



  Career                      • Students learn foundational interpersonal skills central to success in the workplace (empathy, emotion
  Development                   management, perspective-taking, goal-setting, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving)
                              • Students learn key communication and partner interaction skills



  Social-Emotional            • Core program goals focus on promotion of social-emotional development
  Development                 • Students learn how to recognize and manage their own emotions, apply personal values to make good
                                decisions, and plan ahead
                              • Students explore different aspects of their self-concept and learn strategies to build confidence and a
                                sense of agency
                              • Students learn interpersonal skills, including developing and maintaining healthy relationships, solving
                                problems, and resolving conflicts
                              • Students learn interpersonal skills through whole-class, small-group, and partner discussions
                                and activities
                              • The Second Step® Child Protection Unit (Early Learning–Grade 5) and Second Step® Bullying Prevention
                                Unit (Kindergarten–Grade 5) build foundational social-emotional skills while focusing on specific goals




Specific Alignment
The following table outlines specific grade-level units, lessons, activities, and materials from Second Step® programs that
counselors can use to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to meet the 36 ASCA Student
Standards: Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success.
Second Step® Early Learning                        Second Step® Elementary Digital                  Second Step® Middle School
Unit 1: Skills for Learning                        Program (Kindergarten–Grade 5)                   Digital Program (Grades 6–8)
Unit 2: Empathy                                    Unit 1: Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting            Unit 1: Mindsets & Goals

Unit 3: Emotion Management                         Unit 2: Emotion Management                       Unit 2: Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Unit 4: Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving        Unit 3: Empathy & Kindness                       Unit 3: Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions

Unit 5: Transitioning to Kindergarten              Unit 4: Problem-Solving                          Unit 4: Managing Relationships &
                                                   Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit*             Social Conflict
Second Step® Child Protection Unit*
                                                   Second Step Child Protection Unit*
                                                                                                                               *Unit sold separately




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                                                                    Mindsets Standards
                                                                    School counselors encourage the following mindsets for all students.



                                                                                                         Second Step®                                                                 Second Step®                                                                    Second Step®
                                ASCA Student Standards:                                                  Early Learning                                                         Elementary Digital Program                                                    Middle School Digital Program
                                 Mindsets and Behaviors
                                  for Student Success
                                                                                                         Early Learning                      Kindergarten–Grade 1                         Grades 2–3                                 Grades 4–5                         Grades 6–8

                     M 1. Belief in development of whole self, including                                                                                                                                                                                 Mindsets & Goals Unit
                     a healthy balance of mental, social-emotional, and
                     physical well-being                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Managing Relationships & Social
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Conflict Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Advisory Activities

                     M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support, and inclusion         Skills for Learning Unit:                   Bullying Prevention Unit:             Bullying Prevention Unit:                  Bullying Prevention Unit:            Mindsets & Goals Unit:
                     for self and others in the school environment                     Weekly Theme 1                              Classroom Climate-Building            Classroom Climate-Building                 Classroom Climate-Building           G6, Lessons 1a and 1b;
                                                                                                                                   Tools and Games                       Tools and Games                            Tools and Games                      G7, Lessons 1a and 1b;
                                                                                       Transitioning to Kindergarten Unit:




Mindsets Standards
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         G8, Lesson 1
                                                                                       Weekly Theme 28
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Advisory Activities

                     M 3. Positive attitude toward work and learning                   Skills for Learning Unit                    Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:   Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit   Mindsets & Goals Unit
                                                                                                                                   K, Lessons 3–5; G1, Lessons 3–5       G2, Lessons 3–5; G3, Lessons 3–5                                                Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit

                     M 4. Self-confidence in ability to succeed                        Brain Builders                              Brain Builders                        Brain Builders                             Brain Builders                       Mindsets & Goals Unit
                                                                                       Skills for Learning Unit                    Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:   Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit         Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit   Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                                                                   K, Lessons 3–5; G1, Lessons 3–5

                     M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve        Skills for Learning Unit:                   Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:   Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit   Mindsets & Goals Unit
                     high-quality results and outcomes                                 Weekly Theme 4                              K, Lessons 3–5; G1, Lessons 3–5       G2, Lessons 1 and 2; G3, Lessons 1 and 2                                        Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit

                     M 6. Understanding that postsecondary education and                                                                                                                                                                                 Mindsets & Goals Unit:
                     lifelong learning are necessary for long-term success                                                                                                                                                                               G8, Lessons 5–7




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                                                                                         School counselors provide culturally sustaining instruction, appraisal, and advisement and
                                                                                         counseling to help all students demonstrate the following behaviors.



                                                                                                                              Second Step®                                                                        Second Step®                                                                       Second Step®
                                                     ASCA Student Standards:                                                  Early Learning                                                                Elementary Digital Program                                                       Middle School Digital Program
                                                      Mindsets and Behaviors
                                                       for Student Success
                                                                                                                              Early Learning                        Kindergarten–Grade 1                             Grades 2–3                             Grades 4–5                                 Grades 6–8

                                           B-LS 1. Critical-thinking skills to make                         Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving Unit:    Emotion Management Unit:                    Emotion Management Unit:               Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Managing Relationships & Social
                                           informed decisions                                               Weekly Themes 23–25                          K, Lessons 9 and 10; G1, Lessons 9 and 10   G2, Lesson 8; G3, Lesson 8             G4, Lessons 3 and 5; G5, Lessons 3 and 5   Conflict Unit
                                                                                                                                                         Problem-Solving Unit:                       Problem-Solving Unit:                  Emotion Management Unit:                   Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                         K, Lessons 18 and 19; G1, Lessons 16–19     G2, Lesson 18; G3, Lessons 17–19       G4, Lessons 6–9; G5, Lessons 8–10          G6, Lessons 10–13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Empathy & Kindness Unit:                   Advisory Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            G4, Lesson 11 and 14; G5, Lessons 12–15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Problem-Solving Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Bullying Prevention Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Lessons 1–4

                                           B-LS 2. Creative approach to learning, tasks, and                                                             Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:         Emotion Management Unit:               Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Mindsets & Goals Unit:




Behaviors Standards: Learning Strategies
                                           problem-solving                                                                                               K, Lesson 4; G1, Lesson 4                   G2, Lesson 8; G3, Lesson 8             G5, Lessons 3–5                            G7, Lesson 7; G8, Lessons 6 and 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Empathy & Kindness Unit:               Emotion Management Unit:                   Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                     G2, Lessons 13 and 15;                 G4, Lessons 8–10; G5, Lessons 8–10         G6, Lessons 10–13; G7, Lesson 13;
                                                                                                                                                                                                     G3, Lessons 12 and 15                                                             G8, Lesson 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Empathy & Kindness Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Problem-Solving Unit:                  G4, Lessons 12, 13, and 15;                Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                     G2, Lessons 17, 19, and 20;            G5, Lessons 12–15                          G6, Lesson 19; G7, Lesson 19; G8, Lesson 19
                                                                                                                                                                                                     G3, Lessons 19 and 20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Problem-Solving Unit:                      Managing Relationships & Social
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            G4, Lessons 17–20; G5, Lessons 17–20       Conflict Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G7, Lesson 26; G8, Lesson 26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Advisory Activities

                                           B-LS 3. Time-management, organizational, and                                                                                                                                                     Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit         Mindsets & Goals Unit:
                                           study skills                                                                                                                                                                                                                                G6, Lessons 4–7; G7, Lessons 3–7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Emotion Management Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            G5, Lesson 7                               Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G6, Lessons 10–13; G7, Lessons 12 and 13;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G8, Lessons 12 and 13

                                           B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning          Skills for Learning Unit                     Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:         Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:    Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit         Mindsets & Goals Unit
                                                                                                                                                         K, Lessons 3 and 5; G1, Lessons 4 and 5     G2, Lessons 3 and 4; G3, Lessons 3–5                                              Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G6, Lessons 10–13; G7, Lessons 12 and 13;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G8, Lessons 12 and 13

                                           B-LS 5. Media and technology skills to enhance learning                                                                                                                                                                                     Advisory Activities

                                           B-LS 6. High-quality standards for tasks and activities




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                                                                                                                              Second Step®                                                                         Second Step®                                                                 Second Step®
                                                     ASCA Student Standards:                                                  Early Learning                                                                 Elementary Digital Program                                                 Middle School Digital Program
                                                      Mindsets and Behaviors
                                                       for Student Success
                                                                                                                              Early Learning                      Kindergarten–Grade 1                               Grades 2–3                              Grades 4–5                          Grades 6–8

                                           B-LS 7. Long- and short-term academic, career, and               Emotion Management Unit                     Emotion Management Unit                       Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:    Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit   Mindsets & Goals Unit:
                                           social-emotional goals                                                                                                                                     G3, Lessons 3–5                                                             G6, Lessons 4–7; G7, Lessons 4–7;
                                                                                                                                                        Problem-Solving Unit:                                                                Emotion Management Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  G8, Lessons 4–7
                                                                                                                                                        K, Lessons 18 and 19; G1, Lessons 16–19       Emotion Management Unit:               G5, Lessons 8–10




Behaviors Standards: Learning Strategies
                                                                                                                                                                                                      G2, Lessons 6–8; G3, Lessons 7–9                                            Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Problem-Solving Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  G6, Lessons 10–13; G7, Lessons 12 and 13;
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Empathy & Kindness Unit:                                                    G8, Lesson 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                      G3, Lessons 11–14
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Problem-Solving Unit

                                           B-LS 8. Engagement in challenging coursework

                                           B-LS 9. Decision-making informed by gathering                    Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving Unit:   Empathy & Kindness Unit:                      Emotion Management Unit:               Empathy & Kindness Unit              Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                           evidence, getting others’ perspectives, and recognizing          Weekly Themes 23–25                         K, Lessons 14 and 15; G1, Lessons 14 and 15   G2, Lesson 9                                                                G6, Lessons 10–13
                                           personal bias                                                                                                                                                                                     Problem-Solving Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Empathy & Kindness Unit:                                                    Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                      G2, Lessons 13–15; G3, Lessons 13–15                                        Managing Relationships & Social
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Problem-Solving Unit:                                                       Conflict Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                      G2, Lesson 19; G3, Lessons 17–20                                            Advisory Activities

                                           B-LS 10. Participation in enrichment and                         Curriculum Connections                                                                                                           Child Protection Unit:               Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                           extracurricular activities                                                                                                                                                                        Safety Card Research Project         Advisory Activities




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                                                                                            School counselors provide culturally sustaining instruction, appraisal, and advisement and counseling
                                                                                            to help all students demonstrate the following behaviors.



                                                                                                                                 Second Step®                                                                      Second Step®                                                                           Second Step®
                                                        ASCA Student Standards:                                                  Early Learning                                                              Elementary Digital Program                                                           Middle School Digital Program
                                                         Mindsets and Behaviors
                                                          for Student Success
                                                                                                                                 Early Learning                       Kindergarten–Grade 1                             Grades 2–3                                 Grades 4–5                                Grades 6–8


                                              B-SMS 1. Responsibility for self and actions                     Empathy Unit:                                Empathy & Kindness Unit:                  Problem-Solving Unit:                      Emotion Management Unit                    Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                                               Weekly Theme 11                              G1, Lessons 12 and 13                     G2, Lesson 19; G3, Lessons 17–20           G4, Lesson 6; G5, Lessons 7–9              Managing Relationships & Social
                                                                                                                                                            Problem-Solving Unit:                                                                Problem-Solving Unit                       Conflict Unit:
                                                                                                                                                            K, Lesson 18; G1, Lessons 18 and 19                                                                                             G6, Lesson 25; G7, Lesson 25; G8, Lesson 25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Bullying Prevention Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Introductory Lesson                        Advisory Activities

                                              B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control                        Brain Builders                               Brain Builders                            Brain Builders                             Brain Builders                             Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit




Behaviors Standards: Self-Management Skills
                                                                                                                                                            Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:       Emotion Management Unit:                   Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions Unit:
                                                                                                                                                            K, Lessons 1 and 2; G1, Lessons 1 and 2   G2, Lesson 8; G3, Lesson 8                 G5, Lessons 1–5                            G6, Lessons 17–19; G7, Lessons 14–17;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            G8, Lessons 16–19
                                                                                                                                                            Emotion Management Unit:                                                             Emotion Management Unit:
                                                                                                                                                            K, Lesson 9; G1, Lessons 8 and 9                                                     G4, Lessons 6–9; G5, Lessons 8–10          Advisory Activities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Problem-Solving Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 G4, Lesson 1; G5, Lesson 1

                                              B-SMS 3. Independent work                                        Skills for Learning Unit                     Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:       Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Advisory Activities
                                                                                                                                                            K, Lessons 3 and 4; G1, Lessons 3 and 4   G2, Lessons 2 and 5; G3, Lessons 4 and 5   G5, Lessons 1–5

                                              B-SMS 4. Delayed gratification for long-term rewards             Brain Builders                               Brain Builders                            Brain Builders                             Brain Builders                             Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            G6, Lesson 12

                                              B-SMS 5. Perseverance to achieve long- and                       Emotion Management Unit:                     Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:       Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit         Mindsets & Goals Unit
                                              short-term goals                                                 Weekly Theme 18                              K, Lessons 3–5; G1, Lessons 3–5           G2, Lessons 2–5; G3, Lessons 1–3                                                      Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            G6, Lesson 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Advisory Activities

                                              B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers               Skills for Learning Unit                     Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:       Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Mindsets & Goals Unit:
                                                                                                                                                            K, Lesson 3; G1, Lessons 2 and 4          G2, Lessons 2–4; G3, Lessons 1 and 2       G4, Lessons 3 and 5; G5, Lessons 3 and 5   G7, Lessons 4–7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Emotion Management Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 G4, Lesson 6




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                                                                       Behavior Standards: Self-Management Skills, continued


                                                                                                            Second Step®                                                                 Second Step®                                                            Second Step®
                                   ASCA Student Standards:                                                  Early Learning                                                         Elementary Digital Program                                            Middle School Digital Program
                                    Mindsets and Behaviors
                                     for Student Success
                                                                                                            Early Learning                      Kindergarten–Grade 1                       Grades 2–3                          Grades 4–5                          Grades 6–8


                         B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills                                 Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving Unit:   Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:   Emotion Management Unit:            Emotion Management Unit:            Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                          Weekly Themes 23 and 24                     K, Lesson 3; G1, Lesson 4             G2, Lesson 8; G3, Lesson 8          G4, Lessons 7–9; G5, Lessons 8–10   Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions Unit
                                                                                                                                      Problem-Solving Unit                  Problem-Solving Unit                Problem-Solving Unit                Managing Relationships & Social



 Behaviors Standards:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Conflict Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    G6, Lessons 22–26; G7, Lessons 22–26;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    G8, Lessons 22–26
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Advisory Activities



Self-Management Skills
                         B-SMS 8. Balance of school, home, and                                                                                                                                                                                      Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                         community activities

                         B-SMS 9. Personal safety skills                                  Child Protection Unit                       Child Protection Unit                 Child Protection Unit               Child Protection Unit

                         B-SMS 10. Ability to manage transitions and                      Emotion Management Unit:                                                                                                                                  Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                         adapt to change                                                  Weekly Theme 18




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                                                                         ®         Behavior Standards: Social Skills
                                                                                   School counselors provide culturally sustaining instruction, appraisal, and advisement and counseling
                                                                                   to help all students demonstrate the following behaviors.



                                                                                                                        Second Step®                                                                      Second Step®                                                                   Second Step®
                                               ASCA Student Standards:                                                  Early Learning                                                              Elementary Digital Program                                                   Middle School Digital Program
                                                Mindsets and Behaviors
                                                 for Student Success
                                                                                                                        Early Learning                        Kindergarten–Grade 1                           Grades 2–3                             Grades 4–5                             Grades 6–8

                                     B-SS 1. Effective oral and written communication skills          Skills for Learning Unit                     Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:       Emotion Management Unit:               Empathy & Kindness Unit:               Class Discussions
                                     and listening skills                                                                                          K, Lessons 1 and 2; G1, Lessons 1 and 2   G2, Lessons 6, 7, 9, and 10;           G4, Lessons 12–15                      Writing Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                             G3, Lessons 7 and 9
                                                                                                                                                   Empathy & Kindness Unit:                                                         Problem-Solving Unit:                  Advisory Activities
                                                                                                                                                   K, Lesson 13; G1, Lessons 12 and 13       Empathy & Kindness Unit:               G4, Lessons 16 and 17; G5, Lesson 16
                                                                                                                                                                                             G3, Lesson 14
                                                                                                                                                   Problem-Solving Unit:
                                                                                                                                                   K, Lessons 16, 18, and 19;                Problem-Solving Unit:
                                                                                                                                                   G1, Lessons 16 and 18                     G2, Lesson 16; G3, Lesson 17

                                     B-SS 2. Positive, respectful, and supportive relationships       Empathy Unit:                                Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:       Emotion Management Unit:               Empathy & Kindness Unit                Mindsets & Goals Unit:
                                     with students who are similar to and different from them         Weekly Theme 12                              K, Lesson 3                               G2, Lesson 9                                                                  G6, Lessons 1a and 1b; G7, Lessons 1a and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Problem-Solving Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1b; G8, Lesson 1
                                                                                                      Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving Unit     Emotion Management Unit:                  Empathy & Kindness Unit                Bullying Prevention Unit:
                                                                                                                                                   K, Lesson 6; G1, Lesson 6                                                                                               Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                             Problem-Solving Unit                   Lessons 2–4




Behaviors Standards: Social Skills
                                                                                                                                                   Empathy & Kindness Unit                                                                                                 Managing Relationships & Social
                                                                                                                                                                                             Bullying Prevention Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Conflict Unit:
                                                                                                                                                   Problem-Solving Unit                      Lesson 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           G6, Lessons 20–22; G7, Lessons 20–22;
                                                                                                                                                   Bullying Prevention Unit:                                                                                               G8, Lessons 20–22
                                                                                                                                                   Lesson 4                                                                                                                Advisory Activities

                                     B-SS 3. Positive relationships with adults to                    Skills for Learning Unit                     Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:       Empathy & Kindness Unit:               Empathy & Kindness Unit:               Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                     support success                                                                                               K, Lessons 1 and 2; G1, Lessons 1 and 2   G2, Lessons 14 and 15; G3, Lesson 15   G4, Lessons 11 and 12
                                                                                                      Child Protection Unit                                                                                                                                                Advisory Activities
                                                                                                                                                   Bullying Prevention Unit:                 Bullying Prevention Unit:              Problem-Solving Unit:
                                                                                                                                                   Lessons 1–4                               Lessons 2 and 4                        G5, Lesson 16
                                                                                                                                                   Child Protection Unit                     Child Protection Unit                  Bullying Prevention Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    G4, Lessons 1–4; G5, Lessons 1–3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Child Protection Unit

                                     B-SS 4. Empathy                                                  Empathy Unit                                 Empathy & Kindness Unit                   Empathy & Kindness Unit                Empathy & Kindness Unit                Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                                                   Bullying Prevention Unit                  Bullying Prevention Unit               Problem-Solving Unit:                  G6, Lessons 8, 10, 11, and 13; G7, Lesson 10;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           G8, Lesson 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    G4, Lessons 17–20; G5, Lessons 17-20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Managing Relationships & Social
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Bullying Prevention Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Conflict Unit:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    G4, Lesson 2; G5, Lessons 2 and 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           G6, Lessons 20–26; G7, Lessons 20–26;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           G8, Lessons 22–24
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Advisory Activities




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                                                                                                           Behavior Standards: Social Skills (continued)


                                                                                                                                                Second Step®                                                                  Second Step®                                                                      Second Step®
                                                                      ASCA Student Standards:                                                   Early Learning                                                          Elementary Digital Program                                                      Middle School Digital Program
                                                                       Mindsets and Behaviors
                                                                        for Student Success
                                                                                                                                                Early Learning                       Kindergarten–Grade 1                       Grades 2–3                             Grades 4–5                                 Grades 6–8

                                                            B-SS 5. Ethical decision-making and social responsibility         Empathy Unit:                               Empathy & Kindness Unit:              Empathy & Kindness Unit:               Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Mindsets & Goals Unit:
                                                                                                                              Weekly Theme 12                             K, Lesson 13; G1, Lessons 12 and 13   G2, Lessons 13–15; G3, Lessons 11–15   G4, Lessons 1–5                            G8, Lesson 4
                                                                                                                              Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving Unit:   Problem-Solving Unit                  Problem-Solving Unit                   Emotion Management Unit:                   Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                                                                                              Weekly Themes 19–21                                                                                                      G4, Lesson 6; G5, Lesson 6                 G6, Lessons 10–13; G8, Lesson 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Empathy & Kindness Unit:                   Managing Relationships & Social
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G5, Lessons 11–15                          Conflict Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Problem-Solving Unit                       Advisory Activities

                                                            B-SS 6. Effective collaboration and cooperation skills            Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving Unit    Empathy & Kindness Unit:              Problem-Solving Unit                   Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Challenge Lessons




                       Behaviors Standards: Social Skills
                                                                                                                                                                          K, Lesson 13; G1, Lessons 12 and 13                                          G4, Lessons 1–5                            Class Discussions
                                                                                                                                                                          Problem-Solving Unit                                                         Empathy & Kindness Unit:                   Group Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G4, Lessons 11 and 12; G5, Lessons 11–15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Advisory Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Problem-Solving Unit
                                                            B-SS 7. Leadership and teamwork skills to work                                                                                                                                             Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:        Challenge Lessons
                                                            effectively in diverse groups                                                                                                                                                              G4, Lessons 1–5                            Class Discussions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Empathy & Kindness Unit:                   Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       G4, Lesson 12; G5, Lessons 11–15
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Advisory Activities
                                                            B-SS 8. Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to        Skills for Learning Unit:                   Problem-Solving Unit:                 Growth Mindset & Goal-Setting Unit:    Emotion Management Unit:                   Challenge Lessons
                                                            assert self when necessary                                        Weekly Theme 6                              G1, Lesson 18                         G3, Lesson 3                           G5, Lessons 8–10                           Class Discussions
                                                                                                                              Friendship Skills & Problem-Solving Unit:   Bullying Prevention Unit:             Bullying Prevention Unit:              Problem-Solving Unit:                      Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit
                                                                                                                              Weekly Theme 25                             Lessons 2–4                           Lessons 2–4                            G4, Lessons 16 and 18; G5, Lesson 16
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Advisory Activities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Bullying Prevention Unit
                                                            B-SS 9. Social maturity and behaviors appropriate to the          All Units and Activities                    All Units and Activities              All Units and Activities               All Units and Activities                   All Units and Activities
                                                            situation and environment
                                                            B-SS 10. Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and                                                                                                                                                                                         Developing a Positive Sense of Self Unit:
                                                            responsiveness                                                                                                                                                                                                                        G6, Lessons 8 and 9; G7, Lessons 8 and 9




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