Mattlin Middle School

Progressive Developmental Guidance ProgramSuzanne Gray, PrincipalMichele Price, PhD., School PsychologistMarc Galloway, School Social Worker

Old Bethpage Elementary

Mission StatementThe mission of the Plainview Old Bethpage Central School District is to provide an academically challenging and stimulating environment for all students, and to enable them to realize their full potential to be happy, ethical and analytical citizens of the world. We do this by: making tolerance, acceptance, respect, honesty and kindness expectations for all students, and for members of the Plainview-Old Bethpage school community;identifying each students academic, social-emotional, aesthetic and physical needs, and striving to meet those needs; andencouraging communication between and among students, teachers, parents, administrators and community members.

School-wide InitiativesBucket Filling PhilosophyMonthly SEL (Social/Emotional Learning) ThemesCode of Conduct AssemblyPTA Cultural Arts ProgramsPARP Parents as Reading PartnersWOW Work on WritingBully Prevention Awareness Month OctoberBully Frog ProgramCAPS Grade 4 Bully Prevention Program conducted byChild Abuse Prevention ServicesSpirit DaysKids on the Block

Individual CounselingCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionAcademic CounselingDecision Making SkillsStudy & Organizational SkillsTransition PlanningMandated CounselingNon-Mandated CounselingCoping SkillsSocial SkillsAnger ManagementMediationStress ManagementBereavementChanging Family (divorce/separated)

Group CounselingFriendship BereavementPositive Decision Making Communication Self EsteemAnger ManagementSocial SkillsSOSBanana Splits (Changing Families)

Please note that counseling groups are subject to change based on the specific needs of students.Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom LessonsSEL School Wide Monthly ThemesTransition ProgramsInternet Safety/Cyber-bullyingStudy Skills, Organizational Skills, and Goal SettingTolerance and Acceptance LessonsBucket Filling PhilosophyBully Frog ProgramBullying Prevention Programs

7Articulation and AdvocacyCSE Meetings - Committee on Special Education504 Meetings408 MeetingsGetting To Know You MeetingsRTI TeamDASA Committee MeetingsSupport Staff MeetingsTeam MeetingsArticulation/Transition MeetingsGrade Level meetingsSite Based Meetings

Parent/Orientation ProgramsNew Student OrientationBack to School NightIncoming First Grade Parent Orientation MeetingIncoming First Grade Student Orientation and VisitGrade 4 visits to MMSGrade 5 Ambassadors visit 4th gradersMiddle School Principal, Assistant Principal and Counselor VisitParent / Teacher ConferencesPresentations based upon community needs and PTA requestsBullying Prevention/WorkshopsWriting/Math Workshops

Community OutreachDr. Seuss Community Readers CelebrationPrincipal PTA Book ClubBuilding WebsiteCommunity Bucket Filling CalendarFall Festival / Movie on the LawnGame Nights / End of Year PicnicSquare Dancing / Family NightsPARP Parents as Reading PartnersWOW Work on Writing CelebrationBullying Prevention Programs via PTAField Day

Parent ResourcesReferrals to Outside Agencies/Private TherapistsMental Health ProgramsESL Parent GroupsAutism Parent GroupCamp Scholarship Program

TimelinePlease note that counseling groups and classroom lessons do not have a set timeline. They are incorporated throughout the course of the school year and are subject to change based on the specific needs of the students.