Mattlin Middle School

Progressive Developmental Guidance Program

Alison Clark, PrincipalAnne McGinnis, PhD., School PsychologistSharon Arschin, School Social Worker

Stratford RoadElementary School

Mission StatementTo 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 world. 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.

School-wide InitiativesPeer Tutoring (CHOC-LATE Children Helping Other Children Learn and Teach Each Other)School Song Have a Great Stratford DayCode of Conduct AssemblyHeritage Day CelebrationsGrade Game DaysKids on the BlockPTA Cultural Arts ProgramCAPS Bully Prevention ProgramIndividual CounselingCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionAcademic CounselingStudy and Organizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCoping SkillsSocial SkillsStress ManagementBereavementChanging Family (Divorce/Separation)Anger ManagementTransition PlanningMandated CounselingMediationNon-Mandated CounselingGroup CounselingSocial SkillsFriendshipChanging FamiliesCommunicationPositive Decision MakingSelf-EsteemSOSAnger ManagementBereavementPlease note that counseling groups are subject to change based on the specific needs of students.Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom LessonsEffective CommunicationAnxietyBully Prevention ProgramInternet SafetySensitivityTest AnxietyCoping SkillsTolerance/Acceptance Lessons

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 AdvocacyCSE Meetings504 Meetings408 MeetingsTeam MeetingsParent MeetingsPsychology/Social Work Department MeetingsArticulation/Transition MeetingsSupport and Advise Teachers/StaffRtI (Response to Intervention)DASA Committee MeetingsGrade Level MeetingsSITE-Based MeetingsParent/Orientation ProgramsNew Student OrientationIncoming First Grade Parent Orientation MeetingIncoming First Grade Student Orientation and VisitMiddle School Orientation Program for 4th Grade ParentsGrade 4 visit to Plainview Old Bethpage Middle SchoolGrade 5 Ambassadors Visit 4th GradersPlainview Old Bethpage Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal and Counselor VisitBack to School NightParent / Teacher ConferencesPTA Presentations

Community OutreachEmpty Bowls ProgramConsultation with Outside Therapists and AgenciesVisitation to Community ResourcesNetworkingVisitations to Other Outside Schools and Academic ProgramsStratford Road WebsiteEnd of Year PicnicField DayPARP Parents as Reading PartnersParent ResourcesReferrals to Outside Agencies/Private TherapistsMental Health ProgramsEnglish Language Learners 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.