Who Can Help?
Knowing the Right Time to Get Support
Where to Find Support
Types of Needs
School Resources
100

This person helps you with classwork and assignments during the school day.

A teacher

100

When you’re stuck on an assignment and can’t move forward.

This is a good time to ask a teacher for help with the directions.

100

This is the place where you meet with your counselor.

The counseling office

100

You need help understanding a math problem.

An academic need

100

This document lists your learning supports and goals.

An IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

200

This person supports students with personal problems, stress, or emotional needs.

A school counselor

200

When you feel nervous or upset most mornings before school.

This is a good time to talk to the counselor about how you’re feeling.

200

This place is where your teachers are during class.

The classroom

200

You are feeling sad and don’t know why.

An emotional need

200

You go here to check out books or get a quiet space to work.

The library

300

This person helps if you are feeling unsafe or having problems with other students.

The assistant principal

300

When you fall behind in class and don’t know where to start.

This is the right time to meet with your teacher or case manager to make a plan.

300

You can check in here if you’re late or need help with your schedule.

The main office

300

You want to make more friends but don’t know how to start.

A social need

300

This person helps with job training and preparing for life after high school.

A transition coordinator or career counselor

400

This person helps with services like IEPs, accommodations, and learning support.

A special education case manager

400

When you can’t stay focused in class and it’s affecting your work.

This is a good time to ask if there are supports to help you concentrate.

400

This is a quiet place to go if you need to calm down or take a break with permission.

The resource room or calming space

400

You get overwhelmed when your schedule changes without warning.

A need for structure or routine

400

You can find information about clubs and school events here.

The school website or bulletin board

500

This adult works in the office and helps with attendance, scheduling, and general questions.

The school receptionist or front office staff

500

When someone is bothering you again and again, and you don’t feel safe.

This is the right time to tell a trusted adult like a teacher or assistant principal.

500

This space might be used during IEP or planning meetings.

The conference room

500

You have a hard time staying organized and turning in assignments.

An executive functioning need

500

These are adults who check in with students during certain classes to provide extra support.

Instructional aides or paraprofessionals

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