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Stage 1:  We will get acquainted, establish rules, state objectives and build trust.
Stage 2:  We will work together to accomplish individual goals.
Stage 3:  We will share how we supported or encouraged another girl, share diversity experiences, share how we showed or experienced empathy, share goals of how we will empower others.  I will praise girls for their efforts.

Girls are encouraged to stay friends and devote time to hang out on the play ground for lunch recess once a week.  A follow up plan will be set to speak with the girls individually and as a group.  Check-ins with teachers/staff/administrators will scheduled to see if conflicts have subsided.

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This group is designed to be presented to 2nd-5th grade students.  Girl drama has always been a part of school and we need to figure out how to help groups of students.  Ideal group members are students who may be struggling to form positive relationships or may be unware of the ways in which their words or choices affect other girls in the school community but have a desire to make positive changes.

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Mindset standards for students will be met through participation in this group:

M 2. Sense of acceptance, respect, support and inclusion for self and others in the school environment.
M 5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes.

Behavior standards for students will be met through participation in this group:

B-SS 2. Positive, respectful and supportive relationships with students who are similar to and different from them.
B-SS 4. Empathy.
B-SS 5. Ethical decision-making and social responsibility.

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Once group members have been established (no more than 6 participants per group) a consent form will be sent home to their parents for participation. The group purpose and objectives will be provided in an additional flyer.

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For now, this will be a structured small group.  Teacher, staff and administrator recommendations and referrals will be used.  Students and parents must consent to the small group.

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This group was designed in mind to improve girl relationships in our school and to help create a positive community in which girls feel empowered and want to empower others.  The group will be encouraged to understand, empower, empathize and respect diversity among girls.

Through a needs assessment, it was determined that fourth grade girls would be a great group to start with. Groups of friends will be analyzed to target optimal learning outcomes.  Presentation of small group is psychoeducational and structured in nature since the girls agreed to the small group.  Conversations will be encouraged and supported.

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A needs assessment will be filled out by the classroom teacher/staff/administrators for girls they believe would benefit.

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The following group rules will be established prior to beginning the group:
1.  Be respectful of each other.
2.  Confidentiality.
3.  You are not required to share, unless you choose to do so.

Additional rules will be discussed and established with the group during the first session.  These rules will be determined and agreed upon before students sign their assent.