Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources
Handout: PROMPT Strategy
Slideshow: Active Supervision
Handout: Active Supervision Synopsis
Slideshow: Trauma Informed Practices
Handout: The Classroom Calming Corner
Handout: Calming Center Descriptions
Handout: The Positive Approach (Terminology)
Slideshow: Student Presentation on Available Counseling Services
Comprehensive Overview: SEL Counseling Services
Boys Town Peer Mentorship Program
A transformative 20-week peer mentorship initiative inspired by the Positivity Project
Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
A comprehensive, evidence-based intervention program designed to address aggressive behavior in students Developed by Arnold P. Goldstein and Barry Glick, ART targets three main areas: social skills development, anger control training, and moral reasoning
ART: Anger Control Training
Program designed to help students manage and regulate their anger more effectively. Through targeted interventions, students learn techniques for recognizing and understanding their anger triggers, developing self-awareness of internal cues, and implementing strategies for constructive anger expression. The program includes skill-building exercises, coping mechanisms, and social problem-solving strategies to empower students in gaining control over their anger responses. The ultimate aim is to replace destructive expressions of anger with healthier, more adaptive alternatives, promoting personal growth and improved social interactions.
ART: Skillstreaming
Targeted intervention aimed at developing a range of essential social skills. Students engage in structured group activities that focus on skills such as communication, problem-solving, anger management, and conflict resolution. The program utilizes a combination of modeling, role-playing, and feedback to enhance students' social competence and interpersonal effectiveness. The overarching goal is to replace maladaptive behaviors with a repertoire of positive, prosocial skills that contribute to more successful and constructive social interactions.
ART: Moral Reasoning
Program focused on enhancing students' ethical decision-making skills. Through a combination of structured discussions, scenario analysis, and group activities, students engage in thoughtful reflection to develop a more nuanced understanding of moral dilemmas. The goal is to encourage the adoption of prosocial values and behaviors while replacing aggressive tendencies with constructive and morally sound choices
Upcoming
Grief Group
A 40-week series of small group sessions designed to support students in navigating the complexities of grief and loss. The sessions draw inspiration from the insightful activities outlined in the book 'Why Did You Die?' The aim is to empower students with effective tools to articulate and manage their challenging emotions.
Book: "Why Did You Die"
Stop Relax & Think
The purpose of this session is to play the game Stop Relax and Think. It is a game to help impulsive children think before they act. Students will learn motor control, relaxation skills, how to express their feelings, and how to problem-solve.
Breaking Barriers
The purpose of this session is to play the game Breaking Barriers. It is a therapeutic tool to help students develop emotional intelligence, improved awareness of self, and social skills.
Head Rush
The purpose of this session is to play the game Breaking Barriers. It is a therapeutic tool to help students develop emotional intelligence, improved awareness of self, and social skills.
Impromptu conversations or conferences
Students address conflicts or concerns in a constructive manner by engaging in open communication, they express their perspectives, and work collaboratively to find resolutions. Using restorative questions, these discussions promote reflection on actions, impact, and steps for positive resolution, contributing to a supportive community environment.
Proactive and Responsive Circles
Facilitate the use of proactive and responsive circles to foster a restorative and supportive community atmosphere. In a proactive circle, students come together regularly to build relationships, enhance communication, and establish a positive community. This preventive approach aims to strengthen connections and prevent conflicts. Responsive circles are convened reactively to address specific issues or conflicts. Students engage in open dialogue, guided by restorative principles, to explore perspectives, repair harm, and collaboratively find solutions.
Dinuba Rise Badge: Restorative Practice Rays: Introduction to RP in Schools
Lesson Plan: Mindfulness & RP Circles
Website: Restorative Questions
Handbook: Restorative Circle Topics
Brochure: Restorative Practices
Slideshow: RP Continuum
Slideshow: Affect & The Compass of Shame
Request Form: Counselor Facilitated Classroom Circle
Documentation Form: Teacher Facilitated Classroom Circle