I will try to coordinate the efforts of home and school and I am willing to give suggestions but no solutions, fully recognizing that the responsibility of action lies with the child and parent.
How do students make contact with me?
A child may request to see me by leaving a note in my mail pouch or by telling their teacher they would like to meet with me.
How does confidentiality work?
When students meet with me, what we discuss is kept between the students and myself. If I feel that a child may be in danger (whether that be in terms of harm to self or others), or in some legal situations, I am obligated to break confidentiality. However, I encourage students to share with their parents what they talk about in individual or small groups.
When are group/individual session scheduled?
When working with students individually, I speak with their teacher to find a time that they will not miss class instruction, unless there is an emergency. Many times I meet with individual students during their lunch or recess. Groups are scheduled at the very beginning and end of the day. After conducting a survey with the teachers, I have found that these are the times that are least likely to conflict with instruction time.
