1. Elementary School Counseling
Comprehensive Programming

2. Similarities to RTI Model

3. Primary Support All Students receive: Classroom Guidance Curriculum
Frienship/Cooperation
Personal Safety
Study Skills
Violence Prevention
Understanding Diversity
Transitions
Career Awareness
80% - 90% Gain Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes taught.

4. Secondary Support Some Student Receive: Small Group Support
Social Skills
Anger Control
Grief
Closing the Gap Interventions
Acheivement
Behavior
Attendance
5% -10% Gain Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes taught.

5. Tertiary Support Few Student Receive: Individual Student Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Consultation/Collaboration with CST/FST
Referral to mental health services
1% - 5% Gain Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes taught.

6. Closing the Gap at Brubaker Elementary
Academic Achievement

7. Who ? 29 Fourth Grade Students
Non-proficient on previous year ITBS (math and/or reading)

8. What ? 8 weekly small group sessions 30 minutes
Emphasis on positive thinking, goal setting, relaxation techniques, problem solving
Student Success Skills: Helping Students Develop the Academic, Social and Self-Management Skills They Need to Succeed
Greg Brigman, Chari Campbell, & Linda Webb

9. Results Perception Data
Average score on assessment
Pre: 11 Post: 16.2
Question number 3: “Student” is good at handling pressure when s/he takes a test. S/He uses breathing, picturing a positive scene and positive self talk to help her/him manage anxiety and boost confidence.
26/29 students gained
16/29 gained 2+ points

10. Results Achievement Data
67% showed growth in one or both areas
27% moved one or both to proficient

11. Groups were too large to impact a greater percentage of students
Implications
What do the data tell me?
Working with the “whole child” in a small group setting – focusing on confidence and reducing anxiety effectively impacted performance on standardized tests
Groups were too large to impact a greater percentage of students

12. Thank You
Damon Holland
Brubaker Elementary