PASADENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

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 Program • PARP – Parents as Reading Partners • CAPS Bully Prevention Programs

5. 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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Parent/Orientation Programs • New Student Orientation • Incoming 1st Grade Student Orientation Visit • Incoming 1st Grade Parent Orientation Meeting • Grade 5 Ambassadors Visit 4th 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 4th Grade Parents • Back to School Night • Parent /Teacher Conferences • PTA Presentations

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

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

12. Timeline 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.