USD 263-MULVANE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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COUNSELOR- 3rd/4thGrade


ESSENTIAL QUESTION

 

TOPICS/ CONTENT

 

SKILLS

 

ASSESSMENT

 
What coping skills are needed by children in divorce, separated, and/or blended families?              
How is this divorce affecting me?                                        

 
Individual/Group Guidance: Children of Divorce

 
Coping skills                        
Self awareness                     
Understanding of family situations/needs

 
Self evaluation
Teacher/ counselor/ parent observation                           
Student evaluation of group sessions                                

 
How can I identify when I am becoming angry?                  
What can I do to relieve that anger without hurting myself, others, or personal property?

 
Individual/Group Guidance: Anger Management

 

 Coping skills
Self awareness
Anger management techniques
Awareness of anger triggers
Decision making
Communication		 Self evaluation
Teacher/ counselor/ parent observation
Student evaluation of group sessions
Behavior plan documentation 
How do I become a friend?   
How do I maintain my current friendships?                        
How can good friendships help me?
 
Individual/Group Guidance: Friendship Skills
 
Communication skills               
Conflict resolution               
Decision making                    
Self awareness                     
Awareness of others/social cues
 
Self evaluation                          
Teacher/ counselor/ parent observation                           
Student evaluation of group sessions                            
Peer feedback
 
How do I accept death?         
Who is here to help me?
 
Individual/Group Guidance: Grief Support
 		 Coping skills
Self awareness
Identification of feelings
Stress management
Locating support persons
Self evaluation                        
Teacher/counselor/parent observation                           
Student evaluation of group sessions                                
 
What skills do leaders need?
Why is it important to be a good role model?

 
Individual/Group Guidance: Leadership

 
Role model guidelines
Peer relations
Mentoring roles
Service to community

 
Self evaluation                        
Teacher/counselor/parent observation                           
Student evaluation of group sessions                                

 
How can I adjust to my new school?
How can I make new friends?
What is my new school like? 
New Student Luncheon
 		 Coping skills
Self awareness
Communication skills
Rules/procedures of MGS
Location of/access to support staff at MGS
School tour
Self evaluation                          
Teacher/counselor/parent observation                           
Student evaluation of group meeting                           
Peer feedback
 
What can I do to solve a bullying problem?                     
What is a bully?
How can we all work together to make our school safe?       
How can I help my peers solve bullying problems?
 
 
4th Grade Classroom Presentations: Bullying
 
Identify a bully
Identify solutions to bullying problems
Safety precautions
Preventative actions against bullying
 
Teacher/ student feedback
 
 
What does my counselor do here at school?                    
How can I access my counselor's services?
 
3rd grade Classroom Presentations: Counselor Roles and Responsibilities
 
Explanation of Roles/responsibilities of the school counselor            
Explanation of Star Student program: qualities of a Star Student and the selection process                   Explanation of Need-to-Talk Box
 
Teacher/ student feedback
 
How can I become a successful student?               
What rewards are there for students who give their best everyday?
 
Star Student Program Coordinator
 		 Create and distribute STAR student forms to teachers weekly (typically on Mondays). Meet with STAR students weekly (typically on Fridays). Star students receive a pencil and Wacky-Pack meal coupon.
Each student's picture is taken and posted on a bulletin board in the school.
Turn in weekly STAR student names to the Mulvane news for publication. 
Teacher/ Administrator/ Student feedback
 
Why is it important to keep our bodies healthy?                            
What are drugs?                 
How can you say no if someone offers you a drug?
 
Classroom Presentations: Red Ribbon Week
 		 Drug awareness and refusal skills
Decision making
Drug awareness
Teacher/ student feedback
 
What can I do to solve disagreements without arguing/fighting?                     
What are the steps/rules to discussing a disagreement?      
Are all disagreements bad?

 
3rd Grade Classroom Presentations: Conflict Resolution Introduction

 

 Conflict resolution model
I messages
Listening skills
Teacher/ student feedback

 
What can I do to solve disagreements without arguing/fighting?                     
What are the steps/rules to discussing a disagreement?      
Are all disagreements bad?    
How can I help my peers solve conflicts?

 

 4th Grade Classroom Presentations:
Conflict Resolution 		 Conflict resolution model
I messages
Listening skills
Teacher/ student feedback

 
How can the counselor help support our building's administration?

 
Assist with Administrative/ Supervisory Duties

 

 Administrative Designee
IEP attendance
Crisis Resolution in Principal's absence
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
What can grants do for our school's success?

 
Assist with Grant Writing

 
Obtain/Write grant proposals

 
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
How can we best utilize assessment information to help our students succeed?

 
NWEA Assistance

 

 Daily upload of test information
Distribute/interpret test results to teachers/parents
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
How can we help a child with special needs?                          
How can the counselor help parents/staff/student assess those special needs and determine appropriate support?

 
GEST Coordinator

 
Make parent contacts         
Gather existing test data and staff documentation for student's health, academic performance, and social/emotional functioning.           
Schedule, facilitate, and document meetings.              
Complete paperwork necessary for comprehensive evaluation referral as needed.    

 
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
How can we help a child with special needs?                          
How can the counselor help parents/staff/ student assess those special needs and determine appropriate support?

 
504 Coordinator

 
Make parent contacts.         
Gather existing test data and staff documentation for student's health, academic performance, and social/emotional functioning.             
Schedule, facilitate, and document meetings.             
Assist staff in developing 504. 

 
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
When and how do volunteers help contribute to students' success?

 
High School Aides Coordinator

 

 Match MHS aides with teachers/students who need assistance in the classroom. Monitor MHS student participation and level of performance.
Teacher/ Student feedback

 
When and how can the counselor help in times of crisis?

 
Crisis Team Member

 
Attend Crisis Team Training                    
Respond to both in-district and out-of-district crisis

 
Teacher/ Administrator  feedback                      

 
How can the counselor help build our school for success?
What part can the counselor play in planning for our school's educational programs?
Building Leadership Team Member

 
QPA planning and documentation

 
Teacher/ Administrator  feedback                      

 
Why is it important to keep our bodies healthy?                            
What are drugs?                 
How can you say no if someone offers you a drug?

 
Red Ribbon Week Coordinator

 

 Organize/schedule activities, assemblies, and spirit days for the week.
Write/send parent information letters.
Collect money/orders for flyover pictures-distribute pictures when they come in.
Create teacher information packets for student use during week.
Facilitate fence decorating. 
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
Why is it important to keep our bodies healthy?                            
What are drugs?                 
How can you say no if someone offers you a drug?

 

 Teens as Teachers
Liaison		 Liaison for MHS counselor and MGS staff
Schedule classroom presentations
Gather teacher/student feedback for MHS 
Student/ Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
How can we best utilize assessment information to help our students succeed?         
How do Kansas standards compare with the nation?

 
NAEP Coordinator

 
Meet with NAEP representative and building administrator to organize testing details.                        Complete tasks listed in NAEP packet prior to test administration date.                   

 
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
How can we best utilize assessment information to help our students succeed?   
How do Mulvane standards compare with state standards?

 
Kansas State Assessments Coordinator

 

 Organize/distribute testing materials to teachers.
Provide information letter about KS State Assessments to parents.
Gather/reorganize testing materials following test administration.
Organize/distribute test results to staff. 
Teacher/ Administrator feedback                      

 
How can the counselor help support academic success?     

 
Spelling Bee Coordinator

 

 Organize/distribute pretests to teachers for Spelling Bee participant selection
Set-up time, place, needed materials, and helpers for Spelling Bee
Notify Mulvane News
Complete necessary paperwork for our winner 		 Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent feedback
How can the counselor help parents support their child's educational, emotional, and physical needs?                        How can the counselor help foster a great working relationship between parents and our school?

 
Parent Liaison

 
Phone calls, notes, conferences, open-house

 

 Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent feedback
How can the counselor assist in helping parents get involved here at school?

 

 Helping Students Succeed- Tutoring Lab Coordinator Locate/ Schedule lab volunteers
Complete lab set up: determine location, schedule, and procedures.
Provide ongoing support for trouble-shooting. 
Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent/Student feedback

 
How can the counselor assist in helping parents get involved here at school?

 
Classroom Volunteer Coordinator

 
Connect classroom teachers with parents who are interested in volunteering.           
Collect volunteer forms at enrollment/ organize and distribute to teachers.

 
Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent/Student feedback

 
How can the counselor help recognize those parents who give so much of their time to our school?

 
Volunteer Luncheon Coordinator

 

 Coordinate the staff-volunteer luncheon: Choose date, place, and menu.
Send out invitations to parent volunteers.
Order volunteer gifts and cake.
Coordinate teacher support for menu items.
Set-up and decorate place for luncheon.
Assist with clean-up. 		 Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent feedback
How can the counselor connect with our community to help enhance our students' educational opportunities and personal development?

 

 Liaison for: Law Enforcement
Sumner County SRS Sedgwick County SRS
United Methodist Youthville
The Farm
Comcare
Prairieview
TriCity Dayschool
Sumner County Liaison Member		 Ongoing communication via phone calls, e-mail, and letters.
Attendance at IEP/ Plan of Care meetings when necessary.
Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect or Child In Need of Care when necessary.		 Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent/Agency feedback
How can the counselor connect with our community to help enhance our students' educational opportunities and personal development?

 
Liaison for: Mulvane Care and Share Mulvane/Derby Churches Mulvane/Derby Businesses              Operation: We Care! Coordinator  (Mulvane Christian Church fund)                      
Donated School Supplies Coordinator

 

 Assist parents in connecting with our community's resources for financial assistance- especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Create/distribute Operation: We Care! forms to parents and teachers during enrollment. Purchase and/or distribute needed/donated items to families who need support.		 Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent/Agency feedback
How can the counselor connect with our community to help enhance our students' educational opportunities and personal development?

 
Business Tutor Coordinator

 

 Locate businesses in our community that may have individuals interested in volunteering for this program. Schedule/ connect business volunteers with students.
Set-up location and procedures for visits.
Serve as ongoing liaison for troubleshooting.		 Teacher/ Administrator/ Parent feedback