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Creating a Positive Classroom Culture - Resources
Creating a Positive Classroom Culture - Resources
Develop Authentic Relationships
The SWSS Quick Resource Guide: Supportive Classroom Culture has been updated this year to resources to help students introduce themselves and get to know their classmates. And make sure to check out the resources to support Restorative Practices including: Affective Statements, Restorative Questions and Community Building Circles.
Establish & Teach Expectations & Procedures
Expectations by Location - EBL's are collaboratively created by the staff at each school. Contact your leadership and/or Climate & Culture Team for specific information and assistance.
Classroom Expectations - Poster Template
16 Classroom Survival Skills - Original, Superheroes, Career
SBCUSD Digital Citizenship - Teacher Resource Page
Behavior Lesson Plan (Expectations, Survival Skills, Procedures) - Template
Use Evidence-Based Classroom Practices
Proactive Practices encourage student engagement with each other and the content.
Instructional Practices facilitate the development of specific social/behavioral skills.
Restorative Practices support the development of belonging and relationships.
School-Wide Social-Emotional Behavioral (SEB) Instructional Schedule
School-Wide Social-Emotional Behavioral (SEB) Instructional Schedule
The weekly schedule helps keep all classrooms on-track as they teach
the school-wide expectations, Zones of Regulation & Second Step lessons.
Note: Each school's Tier 1 Team should download one site COPY
to customize then distribute to staff with accompanying PD.
K-6: (2025-2026) SEB Instructional Schedule
Middle School (6th-8th): (2025-26) SEB Instructional Schedule
High School: School Connect Implementation Sample
The Zones of Regulation (TK-12)
The Zones of Regulation (TK-12)
To assist schools in building uniformity of language and practice regarding self-regulation, SWSS is recommending schools use The Zones of Regulation. This is an evidence based framework and set of instructional resources which teach students how to identify their current state and to learn how to adjust it to the situation. Because Zones are used by so such a large community of educators and counselors, there is a rich community of conversation and free resources in familiar places.
Introduction to the Zones of Regulation - 8.21.23.movSWSS MOU - Introduction to Zones of Regulation
Check out the QRG: Self-Regulation Module to find lesson plans and a variety of grade appropriate instructional resources.
What Is Self-Regulation?
Self-regulation is our conscious effort to notice our internal states (e.g., body sensations, thoughts, feelings), assess the situation we are in, and adapt to that situation. It involves the ability to modulate our reactions and be intentional with our actions.
Why Are Regulation Skills Important?
Self-regulation lays the foundation for our wellbeing. By teaching children self-regulation skills, we develop their ability to effectively navigate the complexity of emotions, especially in difficult situations. When we equip children with regulation skills, we create a ripple effect of harmony in our community.
Five Week Self-Regulation Module
The five week self-regulation module introduces students to the basic concepts and tools of self-regulation. Students learn to notice their internal state, decide if it’s appropriate for the situation, and choose a regulation strategy. Each lesson plan supports five days of instruction with resources to use all week long.
Second Step (K-8)
Second Step (K-8)
SBCUSD has adopted Second Step as the K-8th grade curriculum to help students develop social, emotional and behavioral (SEB) skills. Administrators, teachers, and counselors can log into the Second Step platform through SBLink.
School-Wide Resources - All Staff
K-5 Weekly Announcements: Morning Announcements, K-5 Anuncios matutinos
K-5 Open House Handout: What Is Second Step?, ¿Qué es Second Step® Primaria?
All Staff Unit Overview Videos: Short (5 minute) videos are available on the platform to kick off each of the four unit themes. This is a great resource to share at certificated and classified meetings to help get all staff on-board for each unit.
The K-5 Second Step program includes four units - each with five age-appropriate lessons. Lessons require approximately 15 to 30-minutes once per week and include scripting and support for teachers to guide student conversations. Additional resources including videos, songs, and downloadable handouts promote student engagement throughout the week. The last lesson in each unit is a performance task where students demonstrate evidence of their learning.
Scope & Sequence (5 lessons per unit; 20 lessons per year)
Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
Emotion Management
Empathy & Kindness
Problem-Solving
The 6-8 Second Step program includes four units each with age-appropriate lesson on a specific theme. Lessons require approximately 25 minutes once per week with resources to embed and extend learning throughout the week. The program also includes nearly 200 advisory activities and book lists.
Mindsets & Goals - 7 lessons/grade
Recognizing Bullying & Harassment - 6 lessons/grade
Thoughts, Emotions & Decisions - 6 lessons/grade
Managing Relationships & Social Conflict - 7 lessons/grade
School Connect (High School)
School Connect (High School)
High School
Sample Implementation Scope & Sequence
The interactive high school SEL school curriculum contains twelve learning modules.
Module 1 - School-Connect Foundations
Module 2 - Improving Communication Skills
Module 3 -Boosting Academic Skills and Motivation
Module 4 - Collaborating on Group Projects
Module 5 - Supporting Empathy and Inclusion
Module 6 - Building Relationships & Resolving Conflicts
Module 7 - Setting and Achieving Long-Term Goals
Module 8 - Skill-Building for Mental Health & WellBeing
Module 9 - TEEN GUIDE to Surviving the Tech World
Module 10 - Developing Employability Skills
Module 11 - Planning for College/Post-Secondary Ed
Module 12 - Preparing for Adulthood
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