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The Guidance program at Shaker Lane School is provided by our
guidance councillor, Justine Mathurin. During the course of the school year,
some students may be referred to Guidance for support in social areas and learning friendship making skills.
These friendship groups are small, typically having eight children or less.
During the friendship group, the students will have the opportunity to
interact with other students while doing fun activities with each other. In doing so, the children will practice and learn appropriate social skills through play and language. Group members practice skills such as sharing, turn taking, cooperation, problem solving, listening and respect for others. Values of the school-wide "HEART" program are often discussed and put into everyday practice.
Children can also be seen individually if a need arises. No children are taken for long term guidance sessions unless permission has been
obtained from the child's parent or guardian.
Classroom Guidance Curriculum:
Shaker Lane is lucky to have a classroom guidance curriculum called
the Second Step Program. It is taught to all students grades pre-k to
two. It is designed to reduce impulsive and aggressive behavior in
young children, while increasing their level of self-competence. The
goal is to build social skills and self-esteem by giving children the tools they need to solve everyday problems.
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