for organizing amp fine tuning Y our Elementary School Counseling and Guidance Program Scheduling Tips and Tricks Have set days youll be at each school Inform faculty Schedule classroom presentations for the entire school year Electronic calendars are a plus ID: 283724
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Tips and Tricks for organizing& fine tuning
Y
our
Elementary School Counseling and
Guidance ProgramSlide2
SchedulingTips and TricksSlide3
Have set day(s) you’ll be at each school. Inform faculty.Schedule classroom presentations for the entire school year. Electronic calendars are a plus.
Organize your year!
Set Your ScheduleSlide4
Scheduling tipsSchedule similar grades together. Keep the pattern for each school. (K-2 grades first week, 3-4 second week, 5-6 third week)
Block out times for individual and group counseling
Make a list of OPEN times
4 4 4
Get teacher input!
Be flexible.Slide5Slide6
Provide a schedulePrint on bright colored card stockSlide7
Make reference cardsSlide8
Classroom PresentationsTips and TricksSlide9
Classroom Presentation
K-2: 15-20 minutes, usually sit on the rug,
WELCOME SONGSlide10
Classroom Presentation
3-6: 30 minutes, PowerPoint presentation (helps me),
use a NAME TENT
Hi Teachers: Please fold each paper like the example provided and
print
each student’s
first
name in
LARGE, BOLD
letters, then place the name tent on the student’s desk when I come in for monthly presentations.
THANK YOU! Elise
(It’s nice to be able to use their names.)
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Classroom PresentationTeach
an Attention Cue: clap pattern, chimes, train whistle etc.Slide12
Classroom Presentation
Incorporate
share with partner
techniques, role-plays, group
and class
activities
SEE NEXT SLIDESlide13
Small Group DiscussionSlide14
Classroom Presentation
Begin
with a quick review of previous months
lesson
SEE NEXT SLIDESlide15
Refusal Skills Review
What…, Where…, When…, Why…, How…, Do you…,???
“That’s …(stealing, lying, rude,
cheating, gross, dangerous)
“If I do that….”
“Instead, why don’t we….”
“If you change your mind….”
Ask Questions
Name the Trouble
l
Identify the Consequences
Suggest an Alternative
Leave the Door OpenSlide16
Classroom Presentation
Leave
poster
as reminder of current lessonSlide17
Make ConnectionsTips and TricksSlide18
Be where the kids areBe in the hallway during transitions and interact
Go out to recess and interact
Use name tents and welcome song
Create a Friendship team
Kindness Can
Manner’s Tip Announcements
Posters, Puppet show, Skits etc.
Use the students’ name
High five, fist bump,
Make eye contact and S M I L E!Slide19
Individual and group counselingTips and TricksSlide20
Schedule for the YearWork with the teacher to find a time the student or group can meet on a regular basis: same day, same time (for me it is weekly)
Give an appointment slip to the teacherSlide21
Record VisitsSlide22
DATASlide23
Keep Parents InformedSlide24
Use Organized Programs
Splitz
Club
Brain Gang
Friendship/Social Skills Groups
Grief Group
Overcoming Anxiety
Developing Empathy
Impulse ControlSlide25
Ready to Use Behavior Charts
Tough Kid Tool Box
Smiley Face Chart
Self Monitoring Forms
TEACHER BUY IN IS
CRUCIAL!
Follow through to encourage teacher.Slide26
Final TipLove what you do!
Keep the student’s best interests in mind at all times. You are their advocate.Slide27
Participant shareWhat tips and tricks have you learned to organize and fine tune your elementary school counseling and guidance program?