Second Step is a program rooted in social-emotional learning that promotes school success, school connectedness and a safe and respectful school climate.  More than just a classroom curriculum, Second Step's holisitic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals, families, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth of our children.  This is accomplished by directly teaching students the skills that strengthen their ability to learn, have empathy, manage emotions, and solve problems.  

Due to the importance of these skills, Second Step is now integrated into all Kindergarten through Fifth grade classes at DTS.  The units are taught simultaneously throughout the building, with reinforcement provided during Morning News announcements, Morning Meetings, and school-wide assembly activities.