SOCIAL
EMOTIONAL
LEARNING (SEL)

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) is an approach to school-wide discipline with an emphasis on proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments. Sanger Unified has been a part of the Fresno County Office of Education PBIS collaborative and has participated in the Champion School Program for 4 years. Your child should be able to tell you the behavior expectations for their school!

Second Step is a classroom-based program designed to teach children how to understand and manage their emotions, control their reactions, be aware of others’ feelings, and have the skills to problem-solve and make responsible decisions.  Second Step includes research-supported bullying prevention strategies.

We want your child to be as successful as possible at school. Success in school is not just about reading and math. It is also about knowing how to learn and how to get along with others. We will be using the Second Step program in your child’s classroom to teach these critical skills.

If you have any questions about the Second Step program, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s classroom teacher for more information.

Peer Mediation is both a program and a process where students help resolve disputes between other students. Mediators work towards a win-win solution to the problem.  Benefits include improved listening, critical thinking skills, and school climate for learning, as well as, reduced disciplinary actions and less fights. The process is voluntary for both parties.

Bullying in California is defined as any physical or verbal conduct, including written communications, that may cause fear, mental distress, or interference with the victim's studies  (Cal. Educ. Code § 48900). It often occurs repeatedly over time and involves an imbalance of power.

SUSD uses Second Step curriculum to:

• teach staff how to recognize and respond to bullying.
• teach children real-life skills to handle bullying situations.

Restorative Justice is a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by inappropriate behavior. It:

• Provides ways to effectively address behavior and complex school issues.
• Improves safety by preventing future harm.
• Offers alternatives to suspension and expulsion.