The Second Step Leadership Institute is an opportunity for participants to learn directly from our experts about systemic implementation strategies for the Second Step SEL program and collaborate with peers from around the country. From day one, the dynamic exchange of ideas will generate valuable suggestions you can put to use in your schools. A full year of interactions with a professional learning community dedicated to social-emotional learning will keep you inspired and connected.

Intended Audience: school administrators, school district leaders, school mental health leaders and providers.

Trainer: Juliet G. Kandel Implementation and Training Manager Committee for Children.

Juliet has worked in the field of social-emotional learning (SEL), violence prevention, and substance abuse prevention since 1989. She was formerly a district prevention coordinator and a trainer for regional education service centers. With Committee for Children since 2003, Juliet supports systemic Second Step implementations across the country through consultation, implementation-tool development, strategic partnerships, and professional development projects, such as our Second Step Leadership Institute.