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This group was created to assist students who could benefit from information and guidance on homework completion, effective study habits and test taking strategies. After particiation in the study skill group, students will have a greater knowledge of effective study habits and ways to seek help when needed.

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success

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M 3. Sense of belonging in the school environment
B-LS 3. Use time-management, organizational and study skills.
B-LS 4. Apply self-motivation and self-direction to learning.

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Students will be identified for possible group inclusion by data from the grade 6 math STAAR.  Students that passed the test by fewer than two questions or failed by two or fewer question will be considered for group. Identified students will receive a letter with information.  Anyone who would is interested in learning more about  the study skills group will be asked to return the letter with their information filled in which will include a parent signature.

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Once interest has been assessed, students will be called into the counselor's office individually to assess interest level and commitment.  The dates, times, purpose and goals of the group will be shared at this time.  Expectations of behavior within the group setting will be explained at this time. Expectations include attendance, confidentiality and behavior expectations. Students will be given the opportunity to opt in or out of the group depending on how it fits with the student's goals and needs. Each study skills group will be limited to 5 students. If the number of interested students exceeds 5, then multiple groups will be formed.

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Once the group members have been selected, consent forms for parents will be emailed. The form includes a signature for students to sign for assent to participate in the study skills group.  In order for students to participate in the study skills group, the forms must the filled out, signed, dated and returned to the counseling office at school.

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Tiger Pride Study Skills Group Groundrules

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Tiger Pride Study Skills Group Groundrules

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The expectations for the have been discussed in the pre-group screening process. The rules and expectations will be provided to each student and the attached form will be filled out at the first meeting for the group.

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When working as a group, during the first stage, the expectations for confidentiality and behaviors will be addressed.  Discussion will include what steps the group can take to make sure members feel valued and safe within the group.  Group members will write these guidelines on a large piece of paper to be available at each group meeting.  Once the group is clear on the positive expectations of the group, the group will move into understanding the purpose of working towards the goals of the group and how meeting these goals will enhance the rest of their academic career. Students will then begin working through the group lessons. During the final meeting, the group will discuss what they learned from the group, how they can apply what they have learned and how to ask for additional help when needed. The group will then meet in one month to discuss successes and struggles as they continue to work towards improved study skills habits.

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Leadership of Tiger Pride Study Skills Group

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Leadership of Tiger Pride Study Skills Group

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The group will be led with a participative leadership style (Cherry, 2019).  This style works best with the counselor's teaching style.  In addition, this leadership style enables students to participate fully in the lessons and take ownership of the material.

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Though the study skills group, the goal is that students will some therapeutic benefits.  Those benefits include installation of hope. Working together to improve student study skills and work habits with the goal of helping students see a way to a more successful educational career. Also, imparting of information as well as direct advice will be utilized.  This will be necessary in this group in order to understand and improve study skills (Yalom, 1995).

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In the ASCA Ethical Guideline (2014) information in regards to group work covers in section A.9.a that group members must be screened to ensure group member goals are compatible. The pre-screening process ensures that the aforementioned legal requirement is met.

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The Texas Administrative Code requires certified counselors to provide small group activities using theories and techniques that are appropriate (2017). This rules covers the Tiger Pride Study Skills Group.

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American Counseling Association.    (2014). 2014 ACA code of ethics. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/resources/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf

Cherry, K. (2019). Leadership styles and frameworks you should
know. Retrieved from https://www.verywellmind.com/leadershipstyles-2795312

Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor
Educators. (2015). Professional school counselor small group
counseling guide: A professional school counselor’s guide to
planning, implementing, and evaluating school-based counseling
groups. Retrieved from
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/les/guid-respon-serv-smallgroup-counseling-guide-2015.pdf

Education, 2 Texas Administrative Code § 239.15 (2017)

Yalom, I.D. (1995). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy
(4th ed.). New York: Basic Books.