This person helps you with classwork and assignments during the school day.
A teacher
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.
This is the place where you meet with your counselor.
The counseling office
You need help understanding a math problem.
An academic need
This document lists your learning supports and goals.
An IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
This person supports students with personal problems, stress, or emotional needs.
A school counselor
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.
This place is where your teachers are during class.
The classroom
You are feeling sad and don’t know why.
An emotional need
You go here to check out books or get a quiet space to work.
The library
This person helps if you are feeling unsafe or having problems with other students.
The assistant principal
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.
You can check in here if you’re late or need help with your schedule.
The main office
You want to make more friends but don’t know how to start.
A social need
This person helps with job training and preparing for life after high school.
A transition coordinator or career counselor
This person helps with services like IEPs, accommodations, and learning support.
A special education case manager
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.
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
You get overwhelmed when your schedule changes without warning.
A need for structure or routine
You can find information about clubs and school events here.
The school website or bulletin board
This adult works in the office and helps with attendance, scheduling, and general questions.
The school receptionist or front office staff
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.
This space might be used during IEP or planning meetings.
The conference room
You have a hard time staying organized and turning in assignments.
An executive functioning need
These are adults who check in with students during certain classes to provide extra support.
Instructional aides or paraprofessionals