Tier 2 Interventions

CLC program - A before or after school program.  Information sheets available at the office. Cost of the program is $2-$3, depending on free or reduced lunch or regular lunch eligibility. A student may sign up for a special club or the regular program.

Classroom Guidance - Each grade level gets approximately seven different lessons based on the develpmental guidance model.  Letters are sent home regarding the topics that are covered per grade level. Guest speakers and classroom teachers provide supplemental lessons to go along with the guidance program. Letters go home to inform parents of classroom activities.

Educational Media -  to teach replacement behaviors

• • Social Skills Development CD  An interactive CD that teaches appropriate school and playground behavior. Available through Mrs. Woller

  • Auto-Be-Good DVD used in the Developmental guidance program and sometimes played over lunch. The short Character Education DVD's are engaging and teach students to make better choices in their behavior.

  • Learn 360 videos website (Videos on various topics)

Individual or small group Developmental Guidance program--(All groups require parent permission or notification.)

• • Friendship groups are offered to students in need of friendships or helping them to become better friends.  The group meets for 8 sessions.  Sessions are customized for the individuals in the group.

  • M&M group - An attendance group that identifies students who have an excessive number of absences.  Students are rewarded for good attendance and monitored weekly.  Those who make their attendance goal at the end of each quarter are invited out to lunch at a fast food restaurant.

  • Changing families group - Students whose parents have seperated or divorced and are having a hard time dealing with it are invited to be in a group.  The group meets for 8 sessions.

  • Attention concerns group - Students who have a hard time focusing in the classroom and it is affecting their learning may be in an attention concern group.  Goals of the group are to learn to stay focused and become better listeners.  The group meets for 8 sessions.

  • Study skills group - Students who need help with organizational skills and homework completion may be asked to be in this group.  Helping them to turn in assignments and keep track of their things is the focus of this group.  Number of sessions varies as to the success of the group.

  • Recess play groups - If students have a number of O.D.R.'s or consistently having problems on the playground, parents will be notified that their child will be in the group.  The intent of the group is to get along on the playground and play appropriate games with others.

Parent Teacher Communication - All teachers have an email account. Some parents would prefer a home - school notebook to keep abreast of behaviors of their child, especially if there are concerns.

Referal to Child Study Team or (S.O.S.--Saving One Student at a Time)--If teachers have concerns about a student they fill out a S.O.S. form.  The group may consist of the parents, teacher, principal, school psychologist, school counselors and any specials the teacher feels will best address the student's needs. The team decides on various interventions that may be helpful to the student.

Second Step - A social skills curriculum that the regular and special education teachers have access to use. The lessons teach skills on getting along with others and identifying feelings.

Student and staff mentoring (i.e. working with custodian) Students with  a behavioral need who need a boost or to develop responsibility are allowed to work with the custodian, with parent permission.

Parent and teacher resources - available to check out from the school psychologist or school counselor.