Prepared, Not Scared:Second Step to SuccessPrepared, Not Scared:

Second Step to Success

Presented to Consumers Energy, Inc.by

Michaelene M. Archer

Violence in our schools needs to be addressed

Second Step Program addresses aggressive behavior

The proposal cost is $16,983.00

Start date of the program is June 2002

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• 10% of all schools experienced one or more serious violent crimes that were reported to police or law enforcement officials

• Physical attacks or fights with a weapon led the list of reported crimes in public schools [190,000]

• 45% of elementary schools, 74% of middle, and 77% of high schools reported one or more violent incidents

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• In the 1992 Center for Disease Control Youth Risk Behavior Survey, administered to a non-representative sample of Michigan high school students, 26% of the students reported having carried a weapon of some kind at least once in the last 30 days.

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• 90% of our schools are safe, which means 10% are unsafe

• Youth violence is a community issue

• Schools do not create violence, however school officials should play a part in the overall solution

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• Second Step helps to teach social skills in a curriculum, beginning at the preschool age through middle school

• Second Step helps to teach social skills in a curriculum, beginning at the preschool age through middle school

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• Reduces impulsive and aggressive behavior

• Increases social competence

• Uses the components of the school and the family

• Reduces impulsive and aggressive behavior

• Increases social competence

• Uses the components of the school and the family

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• Hire and train a master trainer

– This person will train others in the Second Step curriculum [Saturday seminars]

– Master trainer will also serve as a support to the other trainers and will also be used for equipment backup

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• Every other Tuesday morning from 10-10:45 for grades K-8

• The curriculum contains approximately 20-30 lessons which vary in length from 20 to 50 minutes

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• Videos and lesson plans will be purchased for teachers and parents

• A Family Guide to the Second Step: Parenting Strategies for a Safer Tomorrow is a video-based parent programh

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Estimated CostItem Quantity Cost Total

Second Step Preschool-Kindergarten Kit and Grades 1-3 Kit and Grades 4-5 Kit 1 $621 621Second Step Middle School/Junior High Curricula: Levels One, Two, and Three 1 435 435Second Step Preschool-Kindergarten Kit, lessons 1 259 259Second Step Grades 1-3 Kit, lessons 1 269 269Second Step Grades 4-5 Kit, lessons 1 249 249Second Step Middle School/Junior High, Level One Foundation Lessons 1 295 295Second Step Middle School/Junior High, Level Two Skillbuilding Lessons 1 125 125Second Step Middle School/Junior High , Level Three Skillbuilding Lessons 1 125 125Steps to Respect Complete School Program Kit 1 595 595Staff Training Videos for Second Step, Preschool - Grade 5 (2.5 Hours) 1 145 145Staff Training Videos for Second Step, Middle School/Junior High (1.5 Hours) 1 70 70A Family Guide to Second Step, for parents of students in preschool-grade 5 1 475 475Master Trainer 20 hrs/wk 18.50/hr 13320

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• May 2002 Receipt of grant funds

• June 2002 Hire a master trainer and send trainer to Second Step

training on June 26-29

• Sept 2002 Hold Second Step training for teachers on a Saturday

before school begins

• Sep 02- Jun 03 Every other Tuesday Second Step from 10-10:45 am

• Jan 2003 Conduct interim evaluation

• Feb 2003 Submit interim evaluation to Consumers Energy

• Sept 2003 Conduct one year evaluation

• Oct 2003 Submit Summary Evaluation to Consumers Energy

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• Process Evaluation– Evaluates how the program was

implemented and delivered throughout the school year

• Outcome Evaluation– Completed by teachers;

evaluates how well students are applying what they have learned

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• The growth of violence among youth is disturbing for educators and community members

• Practically and financially it makes sense to be proactive and provide intervention at the earliest possible moment

• The Second Step Program helps reduce aggressive behavior and gives children lifelong skills to interact socially in all settings

• The growth of violence among youth is disturbing for educators and community members

• Practically and financially it makes sense to be proactive and provide intervention at the earliest possible moment

• The Second Step Program helps reduce aggressive behavior and gives children lifelong skills to interact socially in all settings

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