Foundation Primary goal of school to educate the student Beliefs and philosophy: Primary goal of school to educate the student Student welfare Students with ADD/ADHD Classroom management issues for teachers Individual counseling (Mills, 2011)

Delivery System Guidance curriculum (8-week lesson plan) Individual student planning Responsive services Systems support (collaborate with teachers and principals)

Research Support: Data-Driven and Informed (Schwiebert, Sealander, & Tollerud, 1995) Group Counseling Approach (Webb & Myrick, 2003); (Lock, 1996) Self-Esteem and Group Identity (Gajaria, Yeung, Goodale, & Charach, 2011) Fun and Games (Reddy, Spencer, Hall, & Rubel, 2001) Parental Involvement (Blakemore, Shindler, & Conte, 1993)

Management Systems Management Agreements (expectations; talked to administrators and based on needs assessment) Evaluating program: Use of Data Student Monitoring

Accountability “How are students different as a result of this program?” Results Reports (includes process, perception, and results data)

Sample Lesson: Self-Regulatory, Relaxation Exercise Application to Real-Life Example Solidify Experience/Learning Aid (school pet, fish tank, sea monkeys, stuffed animal, or even computerized program, e.g. screen saver application) Encourage Building on Strengths

Other Possible Applications: Coping with Anxiety (relaxation techniques) Stress-Reduction/Stress-Management Children with Disabilities (using pet therapy)

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