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The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. CSEFEL is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country.
  • Family Tools: Parent Training Modules
  • Practical Strategies: Social Stories, Tools on Building Relationships, and Book Lists
  • What Works Briefs: Summaries of Effective Practices for Supporting Children's Social-Emotional Development and Preventing Challenging Behaviors.
Second Step is a social-emotional learning program that benefits kids by helping them
  • Listen and pay attention
  • Join in play and invite others to join
  • Make and keep friends
  • Get ready for kindergarten
These abilities are essential for kids' success in school, in the workplace, and in life.
Please check out the SecondStep.org website for parent resources including videos, materials to use at home, and additional information about the program.  Use the code below to create your account!
  1. Learn about the Pyramid Model
  2. Backpack Connection Series:

                 
       
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