SEATTLE, March 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Adolescence isn't just a phase;
it's a time of unparalleled growth and an opportunity for
developing strengths that will influence our adult lives.
Recognizing the potential of this developmental stage, Committee
for Children a global nonprofit and the market leader in
research-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs is
introducing Second Step High School—a new research-based program
meticulously designed to equip high schoolers with practical social
and emotional skills to navigate this pivotal phase with
confidence.
Second Step High School equips teens with
practical social and emotional skills to navigate adolescence with
confidence
Grounded in extensive research on adolescent development
and how they learn, Second Step High School provides students with
the social and emotional life skills to communicate better, handle
stress effectively, overcome setbacks, and build meaningful
relationships—all while preparing them for the demands of life
after graduation.
"Adolescence is a critical period for social and emotional
growth," said CEO of Committee for Children, Andrea Lovanhill.
"Prioritizing skills that build confidence and help students
develop positive relationships in high school is key to boosting
academic performance, graduation rates, and lifelong success.
Through Second Step High School, we're empowering students to
thrive socially, excel academically, and navigate challenges in
classrooms, in the workplace, and throughout life."
With the release of Second Step High School, Committee for
Children now offers a PreK–12 SEL full-suite solution for school
districts in communities across the globe.
"We've developed Second Step High School through a rigorous
three-year research and development process, incorporating feedback
from educators, students, and administrators to design a program
that is both effective and engaging," said Lovanhill. "Our goal is
to help schools create a culture where everyone is most
likely to succeed."
Key features of Second Step High School:
- Flexible—Adaptable to different school schedules and
contexts. Educators can customize the learning experience to suit
their students' needs and school's requirements.
- Relevant—Explicitly designed for high school students,
Second Step High School offers pathways focusing on critical
aspects of adolescent development: belonging,
relationship-building, coping and problem-solving, autonomy, and
well-being.
- Engaging—Crafted with input from students and educators,
Second Step High School strikes a balance between integrated and
direct skill-building and is easy for adolescents to embrace.
For more information about Second Step High School or to
purchase the program, visit SecondStep.org/high-school-program.
About Committee for Children:
Committee for Children
is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1979 dedicated to
promoting the safety, well-being, and social-emotional development
of children through innovative research-based programs. Visit
cfchildren.org to learn more.
About Second Step Programs:
The research-based family
of programs by Committee for Children includes social-emotional
learning curricula for Early Learning through Grade 12 and are used
in 46,000 K–12 schools across all 50 states and reach 26.9 million
children worldwide annually. Visit SecondStep.org to learn
more.
Media Contact:
Jordana
Ehling, Public Relations Manager
jehling@cfchildren.org
206-438-6378
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