1. PASADENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Progressive Developmental Guidance Program
Karen Heitner, Principal
Jodi Marchese, Assistant Principal
Theresa Campisi, PhD., Psychologist
Sharon Arschin, Social Worker

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

3. 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.  

4. 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 programs
PARP

5. Resources Staff (1.5) School Psychologist Online Resources
School/District Website
District Guidance Newsletter
Speakers/Presenters

6. 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

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

8. Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom Lessons
Tolerance and Acceptance – Code of Conduct
SOS Classroom Lessons
Effective Communication
Bully Prevention Program
Coping Skills
Transition Programs
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.

9. Articulation and Advocacy
CSE Meetings – Committee on Special Education
504 Meetings
408 Meetings
IST/RTI – Support Team for At Risk Students
Support Staff Meetings
Team Meetings
Parent/Team Meetings
Articulation/Transition Meetings
K-1 and 4-5 Teacher Articulation Meetings
District-Wide Psychologist/Social Worker Meetings
SITE-Based Meetings
DASA Committee Meetings
Grade Level Meetings

10. Parent/Orientation Programs
New Student Orientation
Incoming 1st Grade Student Orientation Visit
Incoming 1st Grade Parent Orientation Meeting
Grade 5 Ambassadors Visit 4th Grade Pasadena Students
4th Grade Pasadena students visit POBMS
POBMS Principal, Assistant Principal and Counselor Visit
Middle School Orientation Meeting with 4th Grade Parents
Back to School Night
Parent /Teacher Conferences
PTA Presentations

11. Parent Resource/Community Outreach
PARP
Pasadena Website
Public Library Outreach
Community Service Activities
ESL Parent Groups
Talent Show
Parent Visitations
Community Referrals
Kick-Off Picnic
Field Day

12. Program Assessment
The Guidance Program is assessed in consultation with each building principal on an ongoing basis to plan and review programs, procedures, objectives and outcomes. Revisions are made accordingly. Formal review meetings with building principals will take place minimally twice each year.
Support staff members will conduct a self-evaluation on a yearly basis to plan and review programs, procedures, objectives and outcomes. This formal review process is in addition to the ongoing discussions taking place during regular departmental meetings.

13. Guidance Program Assessment Form
Rating Scale: 1=Unsatisfactory, 2=Needs improvement, 3=Satisfactory, 4=Very Good, 5=Excellent
Staffing Ratio Rating: ______ Comments:
Student Services Rating: Comments:
Program Implementation Rating: Comments:
Community Outreach Rating: Comments:
Professional Development Rating: Comments:
Recommendations/Goals:
Principal Name: Date:

14. Timeline September October November December January February March
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.
September
Orientation Programs
Articulation
Back-to-School Night
Scheduling
New Student Groups
Code of Conduct Assemblies
October
Anti-Bullying Posters
November
Parent Visitations
PTA Cultural Events
December
Parent/Teacher Conferences
January
February
National School Counseling Week
Annual Reviews
March
PTA Cultural Arts- Women’s History
April
NYS Testing
Kids on the Block- POBJFKHS performers
May
Articulation K-1
Articulation 4-5
504 Meetings
June
Incoming Gr. 1 Parent Orientation
Incoming 1st Graders visit
Gr. 5 Ambassadors visit
POBMS Principal’s Visit
Gr. 4 visit to POBMS