Progressive Developmental Guidance Program Fran Leiboff, Principal Tom Meier, School Psychologist Sharon Arschin, Social Worker POB Kindergarten Center

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 work. 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.

Individual Counseling Crisis Intervention Conflict Resolution Decision Making Skills Social Skills Changing Family (divorced/separated) Bereavement Stress Management Coping Skills Anger Management Transition Planning Mandated Counseling (IEP) Non Mandated counseling

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

School-wide Initiatives “Kindergarteners Care” School Wide Rules School Song Kindergarteners Care Day Star Bus Award Program PTA Cultural Arts Programs PARP – Parents as Reading Partners

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom Lessons Introduction to “self control” and sitting/standing in a safe manner – “ # 1 position” Using Good Manners Feelings Peace Friendship Teamwork Listening Skills Personal Space Read Alouds that address a range of social-emotional skills. Please note that classroom lessons can be individual or small/large group programs. They are tailored to the developmental needs of the grade level.

Articulation and Advocacy CPSE Meetings – Committee on Preschool Special Education. CSE Meetings – Committee on Special Education. 504 Meetings 408 Meetings Building Team Meetings (Instructional Support Team)RtI. Building Team Meetings with Parents as needed. Kindergarten/Grade 1 Articulation Meetings. Transition Meeting for Parents CPSE to CSE. Observations of Incoming students with IEPS by School Psychologist. Department Meetings : Psychologists, Social Workers, Special Education, Speech, OT/PT. DASA Committee Meetings SITE-based Meetings

Parent/Student Orientation Programs Spring Orientation for parents and students Community presentation for parents at the Plainview Y Kindergarten Screening Program August Open House/Orientation for students with their parents Fall Back - to- School Night Parent/Teacher conferences Presentations at PTA meetings based on parent interests Past programs have included: listening skills, setting limits, social-emotional learning, reading to your child at home

Community Outreach Meeting with Preschool Directors/Staff K-Center Website Newsletters Networking with community agencies PARP Field Day PTA Fall Festival Family Night

Parent Resources Referrals to Outside Agencies/Private Therapists Mental Health Programs ESL Parent Groups

Timeline Please note that 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. August thru November Student “Open House “ Orientation Back-to-School Night Classroom Lessons for School Rules Introduction School Pledge Sheet goes home 408 Meetings Student Counseling Groups(Social Worker, Psychologist) Building IST/RtI meetings December thru March Parent Teacher Conferences December Cultural Arts Program – Friendship Classroom Programs Counseling Groups CPSE CSE Parent Program Community Programs Annual Reviews Building IST/RtI meetings April thru June “Kindergarteners Care” Day Assembly Annual Review Meetings Counseling Groups K 1 Articulation Parent Orientation K-Screening Program Annual Reviews Building IST/RtI meetings K-Center Field Trips to Home Schools “Moving Up” Program