Emotional Support (ES) is about teaching children the emotional skills they need to succeed in the classroom setting. For a variety of reasons, some children may may lack a certain skill set such as coping skills, anger management skills, social skills, and/or friendship making skills to help them succeed in school. The Emotional Support Department spends time explicitly teaching children the skills that they need to improve so they can cope in the regular education setting. Some of the topic taught throughout the year are:
The Emotional Support Room also provides a safe place for students to go if they are having a difficult day, need a quiet place to work, or if they just just need a short break in their day to recharge.
About the teacher:
Ms. Kelly has been the Emotional Support Teacher for the School District of Springfield Township since 2005. Prior to that she worked with children with Autism in the Early Intervention Department of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. Ms. Kelly received her Master's in Education in 2009 and has attended over 35 conferences in the field of special education.
When not teaching, Ms. Kelly enjoys exercising, listening to music and spending time with her family and friends.
Contact information:
During school hours: 215-233-6030 X2003
email: elaine_kelly@sdst.org
In a mental health emergency please call 911 or go to your local crisis center
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Mobile Crisis Hotline 1-855-634-HOPE (4673)