Section IV

Four Service Delivery Components

S.M.A.R.T Goals By Delivery Component

Individual Planning: B.L. Gray Jr. High school counselors will provide direct services to all scholars to address and support academic, career and social emotional development by the end of May 2023.

Guidance: B.L. Gray school counselors will design and deliver 10 guidance lessons to 7th and 8th grade scholars that address the topics of Empathy, Self-Direct, Responsibility, Respect, Kindness, Teamwork and Courage by the end of May 2023.

Responsive Services: By the end of May 2023, B.L. Gray school counselors will create a "Zen Den" and identify 5 methods that scholars can use to self-regulate and adopt as coping strategies.

System Support: By the end of May 2023, B.L. Gray school counselors will equip teachers with 5 methods to implement Social Emotional Learning that aligns to the monthly character trait throughout the instructional day.

Community Partners Meeting Our Scholar's Needs

THANK YOU, Sharyland ISD Education Foundation for funding our "Zen Den"!

Partners in Education!

The "ZEN DEN": Mental Wellness Space

The purpose of the Zen Den is to provide a safe space in which scholars are able to self-regulate, process emotions, refocus and return to class through the use of various approaches and techniques. The goal is to empower scholars to become responsible life-long learners by providing a safe and caring learning environment in which to strengthen their social-emotional development. The Zen Den allows scholars to self-regulate and reflect in a restorative environment allowing them to adopt coping strategies that can be used in future situations across various environments. The objective is to reduce impulsive behavioral outbursts, interpersonal/ intrapersonal challenges and discipline referrals, all of which negatively impact academic performance. Providing a safe space for self-regulation and equipping scholars with practical coping techniques will significantly reduce time spent outside of the instructional environment (visits to assistant principal, nurse, school counselor) thus increasing academic performance.

STUDENT OUTCOME: Responsive Service

"BLG CARES" Mentoring Program

The "BLG CARES" school -based mentoring program is a responsive service that aims to foster connections and build trust between staff members and scholars experiencing difficulties in school. It was conceptualized on the premise that the academic performance of scholars is linked to strong connections and the ability to identify at least one trusted adult on campus. Scholars are nominated by teachers and participate in 4 mentor/ mentee luncheons throughout the school year. Additionally, mentors strive to maintain the trusting relationship by being their champions and demonstrating positive regard toward their mentee. The data on the chart indicates how students in the program performed in 3 areas.

BLG CARES Mentoring Tips

In addition to the skills obtained through the CKH SEL Program training, mentors are equipped with tips on how to create connections with their scholar.