Second Step® Social-Emotional Learning Our research-based social-emotional learning program improves the lives of over 15 million students worldwide every year. When students are better equipped to manage their own emotions, form healthy relationships, make good decisions, and cope with everyday social and academic challenges, they’re better equipped to learn. Want to learn more about SEL? Download the white paper Self-Regulation: Setting the Course for Success. Looking for research? Our work is grounded in current, comprehensive research, and we are committed to evaluating program outcomes.Visit our research page to learn more. "Since we started using Second Step in the classrooms, we’ve seen a reduction in student office referrals by more than 50 percent in two years." Wes Moreland, Principal Hector A. Cafferata Elementary, Cape Coral, FL Second Step Social-Emotional Learning With the help of teachers, counselors, and educators, Second Step SEL is building a strong foundation for a new generation of socially and emotionally savvy people. Today, students learn to solve problems on the playground; tomorrow, they’ll manage conflicts in the workplace and everyday life. Explore SecondStep.org Our Other Programs Bullying Prevention The power to create a positive school climate Child Protection Working together to keep kids safe from abuse
"Since we started using Second Step in the classrooms, we’ve seen a reduction in student office referrals by more than 50 percent in two years." Wes Moreland, Principal Hector A. Cafferata Elementary, Cape Coral, FL