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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Chapter 4 - Schoolwide Success Factors
What, exactly, does "support of the whole child" mean? Think about our school. How well are we doing in meeting all of our students' needs? Are there services and accommodations we could add to help low-SES students succeed?
This year, I've noticed an increase in use of counseling services by our students. We are fortunate to have Dr. Dillivan in this capacity! When we address the personal and emotional issues that affect our student's abilities in the classroom, We're able to help our students to better achieve their learning goals.
Often, I see students "overreacting" to a behaviorial cue or "melting down" when faced with an assignment. When I'm able to take a moment to assess the situation and communicate with the student, I often become aware of an underlying issue that is causing the extreme emotional response.
Support of the whole child (very simply explained) means accepting each child for everything they are and all the emotions, knowledge, and experiences they bring with them each day to Southside. We cannot change the outside factors and influnces, so the best alternative is finding support and resources for students who sturggle with negative outside influences. I believe that we have excellent resources for doing just this at Southside, in addition to the support that is given to the students from all the other adults in the building not working in a "specialized service."
This year, I've noticed an increase in use of counseling services by our students. We are fortunate to have Dr. Dillivan in this capacity! When we address the personal and emotional issues that affect our student's abilities in the classroom, We're able to help our students to better achieve their learning goals.
ReplyDeleteOften, I see students "overreacting" to a behaviorial cue or "melting down" when faced with an assignment. When I'm able to take a moment to assess the situation and communicate with the student, I often become aware of an underlying issue that is causing the extreme emotional response.
Support of the whole child (very simply explained) means accepting each child for everything they are and all the emotions, knowledge, and experiences they bring with them each day to Southside. We cannot change the outside factors and influnces, so the best alternative is finding support and resources for students who sturggle with negative outside influences. I believe that we have excellent resources for doing just this at Southside, in addition to the support that is given to the students from all the other adults in the building not working in a "specialized service."
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