Second Step

Second Step, An Early Learning Social-Emotional Initiative of Committee for Children

The sponsor of:

SecondStep Early Learning Social-Emotional Initiative

Thanks to the generosity of Committee for Children, we are able to offer free webinars on social-emotional development and the principles of their early childhood program SecondStep. Committee for Children creates research-based social-emotional learning materials to help children succeed in school and in life. SecondStep is an early childhood system designed based on research and developmentally appropriate practice. Supported by music and videos, take-home activities, and stories, Second Step experiences have helped teachers instill social-emotional skills in their students for over 20 years.

Committee for Children, a non-profit organization is helping create a world in which children can grow up to be peaceful, kind, responsible citizens, and SecondStep is their initiative to begin with the youngest children.

SecondStep social-emotional learning materials are in schools from Illinois to Iraq, Chile to California. Impacting millions of children in 70 countries, Second Step helps teachers impart skills that help children learn to stay safe, manage their emotions, solve problems, avoid risky behavior, and improve their academics. These are values that are at the core of Early Childhood Investigations, and we are honored to be sponsored by this fine organization.

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———-Early Childhood Social-Emotional Webinars and Recordings———

 

 

How Teaching with Reflection and Perspective-Taking Nurtures Kindness, Empathy and Justice in Young Children

Presented by: Jacky Howell, M.A., Makai Kellogg and Sabina Zeffler
Date: February 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Must be present to win a DOOR PRIZE!

In the Heat of the Moment: Understanding Escalating Behaviors in Early Childhood

Presented by: Barbara Kaiser
Date: March 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Must be present to win a DOOR PRIZE!

 

——-Recorded Sessions——–

Social-Emotional Education for Creating Positive School Culture in Early Learning Settings

Presented by:  Lauren Starnes
Date: September 13, 2016
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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The Importance of Teaching Social Emotional Skills in Early Childhood Education

Presented by:  Barbara Kaiser
Date: September 28, 2016
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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[MAKE UP SESSION] The Importance of Teaching Social-Emotional Skills in Early Childhood Education

Presented by:  Barbara Kaiser
Date: October 18, 2016
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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“Mean” Behavior and Aggression in Early Childhood: The Origins of Bullying

Presented by:  Kristen Darling-Churchill
Date: October 26, 2016
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Explicit and Implicit Biases in Early Childhood Education: Becoming Aware of Microaggressions

Presented by: Maryam Daha
Date: April 5, 2017
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Help Young Children Cope with Stress and Trauma by Becoming an Ally: Bridge the Relationship Gap

Presented by:  Sara Langworthy
Date: May 24, 2017
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
This session has concluded.  The recording is now available.

 

 

Trauma-Informed Early Education Classroom Design: Designing Child and Family-Friendly Spaces for Recovery from Trauma

Presented by: Ileen Henderson
Date: September 13, 2017
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Play Therapy Techniques in Early Childhood Settings: Supporting Social-emotional Learning & Self-regulation

Presented by: Christian Bellissimo
Date: March 21, 2018
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Abuse? Not Our Kids! Protecting Children from Abuse by Empowering Early Educators

Presented by: Bridgid Normand, MEd and Anastasia Vitovit
Date: March 28, 2018
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Bullying in ECE: What we need to know to make a difference

Presented by: Barbara Kaiser
Date: January 23, 2019
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Kind, Empathetic Classrooms that Builds Bridges and Creates Community in a Diverse World

Presented by: Jacky Howell, MA
Date: May 1, 2019
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
This session has concluded.  The recording is now available.

Attuned Interactions and Relationships for Social Emotional Development in ECE

Presented by: Dr. Mike Sherman
Date: May 6, 2020
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Beyond Covid-19: Supporting Children, Families, & Staff to Reintegrate to the New Normal

Presented by: Barbara Kaiser
Date: June 11, 2020
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Executive Function and Challenging Behavior: A New Approach

Presented by: Ellen Galinsky
Date: September 30, 2020
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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The Administrators Role in Reducing Challenging Behavior

Presented by: Barbara Kaiser
Date: April 21, 2021
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Prioritizing Social Emotional Development in Your Program: Coaching and Supervising Staff for SEL Growth

Presented by: Jacky Howell
Date: November 3, 2021
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Early Childhood Behavior Guidance Practices and the Role of Implicit Bias

Presented by: Dr. Ebonyse Mead and Dr. Jen Neitzel
Date: March 10, 2022
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Celebrating Differences: How Your Culture Influences Your Expectations and Children’s Behavior

Presented by: Barbara Kaiser
Date: September 29, 2022
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Gender, Expectations, and Social-Emotional Development in Early Childhood Programs

Presented by: Julie Nicholson, Ph.D., Nathanael Flynn, MA, and Mitali Purkayastha
Date: December 15, 2022
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Supporting Trauma-Informed Play to Facilitate Healing in Early Childhood Programs

Presented by: Dr. Barbara Sorrels
Date: January 11, 2023
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Mean Girls (and Boys!): Why Kids Act In Unkind Ways and How To Help

Presented by: Claire Lerner, LICSW
Date: May 25, 2023
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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Preschool Democracy: Teaching Young Children Five Democratic Life Skills

Presented by: Dan Gartrell, Ed.D.
Date: September 27, 2023
Time: 2:00 Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
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