Mattlin Middle School

Progressive Developmental Guidance Program

Fran Leiboff, PrincipalTom Meier, School PsychologistSharon Arschin, Social Worker

POB Kindergarten Center

Mission Statement The mission of the Plainview Old Bethpage Central School District is to provide an academically challenging and stimulating environment for all students, and to enable them to realize their full potential to be happy, ethical and analytical citizens of the work. We do this by:making tolerance, acceptance, respect, honesty and kindness expectations for all students, and for members of the Plainview Old Bethpage school community:identifying each students academic, social-emotional, aesthetic and physical needs, and striving to meet those needs, andencouraging communication between and among students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.

Individual CounselingCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionDecision Making SkillsSocial SkillsChanging Family (divorced/separated)BereavementStress ManagementCoping SkillsAnger ManagementTransition PlanningMandated Counseling (IEP)Non Mandated counseling

Group CounselingCommunication SkillsSocial Skills/Friendship SkillsShy GroupsChanging FamiliesBereavementAnger ManagementSelf EsteemPositive Decision MakingPlease note that counseling groups are subject to change based on the specific needs of students.School-wide InitiativesKindergarteners CareSchool Wide RulesSchool SongKindergarteners Care DayStar Bus Award ProgramPTA Cultural Arts ProgramsPARP Parents as Reading Partners

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom LessonsIntroduction to self control and sitting/standing in a safe manner # 1 positionUsing Good MannersFeelingsPeaceFriendshipTeamworkListening SkillsPersonal SpaceRead Alouds that address a range of social-emotional skills.Please note that classroom lessons can be individual or small/large group programs. They are tailored to the developmental needs of the grade level. Articulation and AdvocacyCPSE Meetings Committee on Preschool Special Education.CSE Meetings Committee on Special Education.504 Meetings408 MeetingsBuilding Team Meetings (Instructional Support Team)RtI.Building Team Meetings with Parents as needed.Kindergarten/Grade 1 Articulation Meetings.Transition Meeting for Parents CPSE to CSE.Observations of Incoming students with IEPS by School Psychologist.Department Meetings : Psychologists, Social Workers, Special Education, Speech, OT/PT.DASA Committee MeetingsSITE-based Meetings

Parent/Student Orientation ProgramsSpring Orientation for parents and studentsCommunity presentation for parents at the Plainview YKindergarten Screening ProgramAugust Open House/Orientation for students with their parentsFall Back - to- School NightParent/Teacher conferencesPresentations at PTA meetings based on parent interests Past programs have included: listening skills, setting limits, social-emotional learning, reading to your child at home

Community OutreachMeeting with Preschool Directors/StaffK-Center WebsiteNewslettersNetworking with community agenciesPARPField DayPTA Fall FestivalFamily NightParent ResourcesReferrals to Outside Agencies/Private TherapistsMental Health ProgramsESL Parent Groups

TimelinePlease note that counseling groups and classroom lessons do not have a set timeline. They are incorporated throughout the course of the school-year and are subject to change based on the specific needs of the students.August thru NovemberStudent Open House Orientation Back-to-School NightClassroom Lessons for School Rules IntroductionSchool Pledge Sheet goes home408 MeetingsStudent Counseling Groups(Social Worker, Psychologist)Building IST/RtI meetingsDecember thru MarchParent Teacher ConferencesDecember Cultural Arts Program FriendshipClassroom ProgramsCounseling GroupsCPSE CSE Parent ProgramCommunity ProgramsAnnual ReviewsBuilding IST/RtI meetings

April thru JuneKindergarteners Care Day AssemblyAnnual Review MeetingsCounseling GroupsK 1 ArticulationParent OrientationK-Screening ProgramAnnual ReviewsBuilding IST/RtI meetingsK-Center Field Trips to Home SchoolsMoving Up Program