Second Step
This is how often brain builders should be played
Everyday, at-least once a day!
The Ages and Stages should be completed in this many days of enrollment
45 days
The acronym IEP stands for
Individualized Education Plan
Tool used to collect data
ABC log, BIR
These are 3 examples of self care
Take a deep breath, practice yoga, mindfulness
Second Step Should be used....
Daily!!
The ASQ & ASQ-SE should be completed by this person
Parent completes ASQSE, teacher completes the ASQ
These are examples of different therapist that support a student with an IEP
Special Instructor
Occupational therapist
Speech therapist
PCA
Behavioral Specialist
Curriculum used to support social emotional development
Second Step
Something I'm looking forward to doing during the winter months
Hobbies, food etc
Name a Second Step Song or Chant
Clean up Song
Calm Down Chant
Listening Rules Song
When a student scores low on the ASQ developmental
Review score with SNC and make accommodations to support learning as necessary
In the IEP this section tells what the child is working towards
Goals
This area in the class allows students to self regulate
Calming Corner/Cozy Corner
Your favorite transition activity in the class
Songs and chants, brain breaks etc.
These are 3 things you will find in a Second Step Kit
•Weekly Theme Cards and Unit Cards
•Posters
•Feelings Cards
•Puppets
Join In and Sing CD
•Listening Rules Cards
•Teaching Materials Notebook
When a student scores high on the ASQ-SE
Consult with parent and MHS as necessary
Personalized schedules are used for this purpose
Support with transitions and routines
Visual tool to help help children see what task/activity should be completed
Visual Schedule/First and then board
My favorite children book is
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The ability to monitor and manage attention, thoughts, behaviors and emotions
Self Regulation
These are the 5 areas that the ASQ developmental screens
Communication, Gross motor, problem solving and personal social.
Role of the Special Needs Coordinator
Support teachers in completing Developmental Screenings
Assist in the identification of children with possible special needs, and monitor referral and service delivery process
Review IEP goals with teacher, and show teachers how to support IEP goals
Provide individualized strategies/techniques for parents and staff when necessary
Model and demonstrate recommended classroom strategies for teachers when needed
Role of the Mental Health Specialist
Consultation for teachers, parents, and administrative staff to support the social/emotional development of all children
Observations in the classrooms to promote the social/emotional enrichment of all children
Grief and loss support and resources for the child & family
Parent education workshops on topics related to children's social/emotional well-being
Link families to community behavioral/mental health resources
Share a story of when a child made you smile
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