Today's society has begun to focus on promoting positive student outcomes beyond academic proficiencies. In recent years, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has gradually gained a positive reputation in the educational community which has led many schools to implement SEL programs. Though adopting an SEL program seems like the answer to promoting social-emotional competence for students, understanding implementation is just as critical. The purpose of this investigation is to assess the attitudes and perceptions of elementary school teachers, within a school district, implementing an SEL program called "Second Step." Findings indicated that teachers believe that SEL curriculum is a necessary component in students' education; however, they feel that they need more administrative support in implementation. Recommendations for future implementation are presented. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]