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Advisory

Advisory. Advisory. NMSA supports advisory programs “ Young adolescents should have at least one adult at a school in which they can connect with and to serve as their advocate”. Advisory. Education World says…… “ An advisory of some type is essential to a successful Middle School program”.

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Advisory

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  1. Advisory

  2. Advisory • NMSA supports advisory programs “ Young adolescents should have at least one adult at a school in which they can connect with and to serve as their advocate”

  3. Advisory • Education World says…… • “ An advisory of some type is essential to a successful Middle School program”

  4. Advisory • NYMSA~ Seven Essential Elements • 1. A philosophy and mission that reflect the intellectual and developmental needs and characteristics of young adolescents. • 3. An organization and structure that support both academic excellence and personal development.

  5. One More Thing To Do? • Yes, but………

  6. Students • One More Positive Thing for Our Students!

  7. What is Advisory • Advisory is an organized group of 1 adult and 10-12 students that serves as the students first line of affiliation in their school.

  8. What is Advisory • Advisory groups meet twice a week for about 20 minutes.

  9. What is Advisory • Advisors lead activities with their groups that promote productive conversations.

  10. What is Advisory • Advisory will be provided with more than enough activities for each week of the year. • Advisors can pick and choose which activities they will use and have the freedom to lead the group discussions in a different direction or present different activities. • Special topics or activities may be given to teachers through out the year.

  11. Advisory is not……. • A curriculum that must be completed

  12. Advisory is not…. • Counseling • School counselors, social workers, psychologists are trained for counseling and will continue to do this.

  13. In a Nut Shell • You want to give the kids an adult and a group of other kids to connect with and get to know on a more personal level. Advisors should model good decisions and positive behaviors.

  14. Why Advisory • Promotes small, caring communities of learners.

  15. Why Advisory • Promotes mutually respectful and meaningful relationships

  16. Why Advisory • Provides individual attention to students

  17. Why Advisory • Provides each student with an opportunity to belong.

  18. Why Advisory • Emphasizes the social and emotional development of every young adolescent.

  19. Why Advisory • Assists students with interpersonal communication skills and development.

  20. Why Advisory • Allows teachers to be actively involved in the affective development of students

  21. Why Advisory • It is a fun, non stressful portion of a teachers work week in which they can connect with students!!!!!!!

  22. Logistics • Locations • Groups • Attendance

  23. Logistics • Introduction of the program to students

  24. Evaluation of the Program • On-going • Input • Ideas

  25. Questions you may have… • Is there a grade?

  26. Questions you may have… • Is this just one more thing for me to do? • Do I have to plan for advisory?

  27. Questions you may have… • What if something comes up that I am not comfortable dealing with?

  28. Questions you may have… • Can/should I contact parents?

  29. Questions you may have… • What if a student asks a question that I don’t have the answer to?

  30. Questions you may have… • What if we don’t finish the activity?

  31. Example • Goal setting • Talk to your group about 1 thing they would like to accomplish or change. • Present examples • Have students make contract • Share • Evaluate

  32. “What Would YOU Pick” Would you rather have $5,000 to spend any way you want or $1,000,000 that you would have to spend helping others (not a relative or friend) Take moment discussing what you would pick and why at you table.

  33. “What Would YOU Pick” Ok, Let’s say everyone chose to take the million. Now discuss with your group how you would spend it to help others.

  34. What we want

  35. What we don’t want!

  36. Advisory • Questions???????????

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