Progressive Developmental Guidance Program Paulette Miller, Principal Theresa Campisi, PhD., Psychologist Jay Wechter, PhD., Psychologist PASADENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Individual Counseling Group Counseling Parent/ Orientation Programs Classroom Lessons School-wide Initiatives Parent Resources Community Outreach Articulation and Advocacy

Mission Statement The mission of the Plainview Old Bethpage Central School District is to provide an academically challenging and stimulating environment for all students, and to enable them to realize their full potential to be happy, ethical and analytical citizens of the world. We do this by: - making tolerance, acceptance, respect, honesty and kindness expectations for all students, and for members of the Plainview Old Bethpage school community; -identifying each student's academic, social-emotional, aesthetic and physical needs, and striving to meet those needs; and - encouraging communication between and among students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.

School-wide Initiatives Random Acts of Kindness Wall Code of Conduct Assemblies Code of Conduct Posters Pasadena Pride Days Kids on the Block PTA Cultural Arts Program PARP – Parents as Reading Partners CAPS Bully Prevention Programs

Individual Counseling Crisis intervention Conflict resolution Academic counseling Coping Skills Social Skills Stress Management Decision making skills Bereavement Anger Management Organizational skills Study Skills – tips and strategies Transition planning Mandated counseling Mediation Changing Family (example Divorce and Separation) Non-Mandated Counseling

Group Counseling Social skills Friendship Changing Families Communication Positive Decision Making Self Esteem Anger Management Bereavement SOS Please note that counseling groups are subject to change based on the specific needs of students.

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom Lessons Tolerance and Acceptance – Code of Conduct SOS Classroom Lessons Effective Communication Bully Prevention Program Coping Skills Transition Programs Test Anxiety Internet Safety Please note that guidance classroom lessons can be individual or small/large group programs. They are tailored to the developmental needs of the grade level.

Articulation and Advocacy CSE Meetings 504 Meetings 408 Meetings IST/RtI – Support Team for At Risk Students Support Staff Meetings Team Meetings Parent/Team Meetings Articulation/Transition Meetings Psychologist/Social Worker Department Meetings SITE-Based Meetings DASA Committee Meetings Grade Level Meetings

Parent/Orientation Programs New Student Orientation Incoming 1 st Grade Student Orientation Visit Incoming 1 st Grade Parent Orientation Meeting Grade 5 Ambassadors Visit 4 th Grade Students Grade 4 students visit Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal and Counselor Visit Middle School Orientation Meeting for 4 th Grade Parents Back to School Night Parent /Teacher Conferences PTA Presentations

PARP – Parents as Reading Partners Pasadena Website Public Library Outreach Community Service Activities Talent Show Parent Visitations Community Referrals Kick-Off Picnic Field Day Community Outreach

Parent Resources English Language Learner Parent Groups Referrals to Outside Agencies / Private Therapists

Timeline September Orientation Programs Articulation Back-to-School Night Scheduling New Student Groups Code of Conduct Assemblies October New Student Groups Anti-Bullying Posters November Parent Visitations PTA Cultural Events December Parent/Teacher Conferences January Parent Visitations PTA Cultural Events February National School Counseling Week Annual Reviews March Annual Reviews PTA Cultural Arts- Women’s History April NYS Testing Annual Reviews Scheduling Kids on the Block- POBJFKHS performers May Articulation K-1 Articulation 4-5 Annual Reviews Scheduling 504 Meetings June Articulation NYS Testing Annual Reviews Scheduling Incoming Gr. 1 Parent Orientation Incoming 1 st Graders visit Gr. 5 Ambassadors visit POBMS Principal’s Visit Gr. 4 visit to POBMS Please note that guidance counseling groups and classroom lessons do not have a set timeline. They are incorporated throughout the course of the school-year and are subject to change based on the specific needs of the students.