Floral Avenue Elementary PBS Tier 2 Group

Kirsten Williams – School PsychologistVictoria Hunt – Guidance Counselor

Forming your Tier 2 Group

• PBS team reviewed data • Administrator input• 1st through 3rd grade• Curriculum – “Skillstreaming the Elementary

School Child”• Obtained parent permission• Selected day/time/place for the group

Social Skills Lessons

• Emailed teachers lessons available• Selected lessons based on teacher input• Some of the social skills lessons:

Following InstructionsBeing HonestResponding to TeasingUsing Self-Control

Social Skills Group

• 1st meeting – introductions• 16 lessons – 30 minutes per week• 6 students (1st – 3rd grade)• Facilitators: School Psychologist & Guidance

Counselor

Group Process

• Follow-up from last week’s lesson

• Discussion • Role playing • Homework

Group Outcome

• Group cohesion• Positive Teacher Feedback• Positive Administrator Feedback• Parent Support• Student Feedback (Awards) • Graphs

Group Attendance

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Group Homework #1

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ODRs 2008-09

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Things to Consider:

• Selection of the group• Scheduling• Space• Commitment• Parent Permission

Things to Consider:

• Productivity of the lesson• Homework• Support

Group Counseling

Today’s Lesson: Responding to

Teasing

Responding to Teasing

• Stop and count to five.• Think about your choices:– Ignore the teasing.– Say how you feel.– Give a reason for the person to stop.

• Act out your best choice.

Questions?