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We're Here For You
We're Here For You
Student Support Services is committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities that strengthen our ability to deliver comprehensive, effective, and compassionate support to students, families, and our community.
We encourage our leaders and staff to explore our upcoming trainings and professional learning opportunities, as well as the resources available throughout the district and through our community partners. By continuing to expand our knowledge, skills, and connections, we can work together to better support the well-being, safety, and success of every student.
Staff Training & Prevention Strategies
Staff Training & Prevention Strategies
Teaching Coping & Problem-Solving Skills
Teaching Coping & Problem-Solving Skills
Access evidence-based prevention strategies and classroom tools to help students build emotional resilience and effective coping mechanisms.
Classroom Video Resources for Young Learners
Classroom Video Resources for Young Learners
Video modules designed for educators working with children under 12 to address early mental health and suicide prevention awareness.
SEL Curriculum
SEL Curriculum
🌱 SECOND STEP CURRICULUM (Child Development – Middle School)
Second Step is the approved SEL curriculum for Child Development through Middle School grades.
• Account Access: Log in directly at SecondStep.org
• License Assistance: If you need to be added to your school license, contact your school counselor, campus administrator, or email studentsupports@charleston.k12.sc.us
📌 Quick Downloads & Links:
Elementary Second Step Scope and Sequence
Middle Second Step Scope & Sequence
NEW SECOND STEP CANVAS COURSES: Want to learn more and get PD credit in Frontline? Use the links below to register in Frontline and enroll in/access the Canvas course for Tier 1 Second Step for Teachers or Tier 2 Resources.
Frontline Registration Links:
Second Step for Teachers | Self-Paced-Virtual | 2026-2027
Second Step Tier 2 Resources | Self-Paced-Virtual | 2026-2027Canvas Self-Enroll Link
Second Step for Teachers | Canvas Course Link [Self-Enroll]
Second Step | Tier 2 Resources [Canvas Course Self-Enroll Link]
🎓 RETHINK ED CURRICULUM (High School & Supplemental Support)
Rethink Ed is the SEL curriculum for High Schools and is also available to Middle Schools and all school counselors as an additional resource.
• Account Access: Access your Rethink Ed account directly through your district ClassLink launchpad.
📌 Quick Downloads & Links:
High School pacing guide
Professional Development
Professional Development
💻 Hatching Results Webinar (Sept 3, 2026) -> [Reserve Your Spot ]
Building Schoolwide Tiered Systems of Support
Join national experts Stephen Sharp and Dr. Vanessa Gomez for a practical guide on embedding suicide prevention into every level of your school's framework. Learn actionable strategies for screening, crisis response, and universal (Tier 1), targeted (Tier 2), and intensive (Tier 3) student supports.
This training introduces Educators and School leaders to restorative practices that strengthen relationships, build community, address conflict, and promote accountability. Participants gain practical strategies to create supportive, connected, and inclusive school environments. Register in Frontline
Day 1 & 2 Training: September 15 & 16, 2026
Refresher Training: September 23, 2026
Featured Facilitator: In partnership with The Citadel Zucker School of Education, Dr. Guy Ilagan.
In partnership with colleagues from The Citadel, we’re offering this experiential, intensive, and interactive workshop for student support staff (counselors, psychologists, social workers) that will focus on best practices for assessing suicide risk and facilitating safety planning among students with alignment to CCSD self-harm assessment.
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Hope Squad
Hope Squad
RethinkEd Suicide Awareness Month Resources
RethinkEd Suicide Awareness Month Resources
Supporting meaningful, age-appropriate conversations about mental health is an essential part of fostering student well-being. To help our district facilitate these conversations, RethinkEd provides a complete library of K–12 suicide prevention lessons and wellness tools for educators.
Explore the resources below to access student strategies, classroom lesson plans, and professional training modules.
🌟 What’s Included in the Resource Guide:
Prevention Resources for Students: Guidance on recognizing warning signs, building protective strategies, and accessing crisis hotlines.
Prevention Resources for Educators: Actionable tools for offering support, reducing risk, and navigating intervention after a loss.
Platform Highlights: Access to sample student lessons, a full Mental Health Suite overview, and the Shades of Suicide webinar.
👉 [📥 Click Here to Download the RethinkEd Educator Flyer (PDF)]
Student Support Services Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Student Support Services Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Resources and Activities for September Suicide Prevention Awareness for your convenience.
Resources and Activities for September Suicide Prevention Awareness for your convenience.
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