The Second Step Program is a leading, researched-based social, emotional learning (SEL) curriculum designed to teach students foundational developmental skills to achieve school success. This Lower School Counseling Program is taught during Guidance classes once a week with each K2-5th Grade class, ensuring learning opportunities in an interactive engaging manner.
Independent research suggests that schools using this Program experience measurable improvements such as higher academic motivation, decreased behavioral incidents, increased school attendance and teacher bonding.
The Second Step Program focuses on universal social-emotional skills aimed to improve the overall school climate of AISCT that aligns with our vision of empowering students with respect, responsibility and integrity.
Core skills taught during Guidance lessons are:
Emotional Regulation: Identifying feelings and managing strong reactions;
Problem-Solving: skills: Respectful conflict resolution and critical thinking;
Growth Mindset: Developing resilience, confidence, and flexible thinking;
Empathy & Kindness: Understanding other perspectives and building strong relationships;
Executive Functioning: Goal setting, planning, and maintaining on-task.
I provide short-term solution-focused counseling for issues that impact students at school. If your child requires additional support or services, I will provide a referral to an appropriate external resource. I have an open-door policy, please email me to request an appointment should you need guidance and support.
My office is located at the end of the 1st & 2nd grade hallway in room C6. My email address is: lalexander@aisct.org I am also available to meet online via Google Meet at your convenience.
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