Comanche Tribe's Plan for Success (Comanche TeePeeS) by Amy Green https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8 Amy Green - EDSC 6302 School Counseling Techniques en-us 2019-08-17 04:29:02 UTC 2023-05-17 01:52:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Comanche TeePeeS adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002209 Comanche Tribe’s Plan for Success, or Comanche TeePeeS,  is a small group plan for 6th-grade students needing organizational and study skills to help with school success. ]]> 2019-11-25 06:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002209 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002425 The following Mindset and Behavior standards will be met through participating in this group:
 
M 2. Self confidence in ability to succeed.

M 6. Positive attitude toward work and learning.

B-LS 3. Use time-management, organizational and study skills.

B-SMS 2. Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control.]]> 2019-11-25 06:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002425 For Students: adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002789 To advertise Comanche TeePeeS, flyers will be posted around the middle school to gain interest. Group information will be included in the school newspaper. Information on this group and a flyer graphic will also be added to the school website for parents who would like to encourage their student to participate.]]> 2019-11-25 06:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002789 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002893 After students have been selected, a consent form will be sent home to the parents of potential participants. Parents will also receive information about Comanche TeePeeS and its purpose. Students will be given a consent form at the group's first lesson covering agreement of the group determined ground rules.]]> 2019-11-25 06:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416002893 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003054 For the safety of all students participating, ground rules will be established for the group.

Prior to the first meeting, the following ground rules will be set:
1. Maintain confidentiality
2. Show respect for all group members.
3. Sharing is encouraged but voluntary.

Additional ground rules will be discussed and set at the beginning of the first meeting. All ground rules will be established before students consent for participation.

A copy of all ground rules will be printed and given to each group member at the second meeting.

The attached form will be utilized to  ensure all group members have a clear, unified understanding of what each rule means for the group.]]> 2019-11-25 06:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003054 Stage 1: Getting Acquainted adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003184 Comanche TeePeeS will be made up of 6th graders in need of organizational and study skills. Group trust will begin with the formation of the group's ground rules. Discussing what each rule means specifically for the group, will allow students to have a set reference to aid in the development of trust for each group member.]]> 2019-11-25 06:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003184 Stage 2: Working Together adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003200 Comanche TeePeeS group members will be shown how each lesson can help towards the gain of academic success. Students will be tasked with helping each other during class times using established "focus words" to help one another stay on task. This allows for each group member to actively be a teammate in each other's growth of skills. Encouraging students to share ideas on how each member can utilize organizational and study skills will help add to the group dynamic of working together.]]> 2019-11-25 06:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003200 Stage 3: Group Closure adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003220 In the final meeting of Comanche TeePeeS, group members will reflect on individual and group accomplishments in skill development and utilization. All group members will be given a booklet to help refresh any skill that they may forget to utilize following the conclusion of the group lessons. Students will be encouraged to continue working as a team to help each other stay focused and give help if a group member needs it. A follow-up meeting will take place four weeks into the third six-weeks grading period to reflect on the application of skills gained during the group's lessons. Additional supports needed for student success will also be identified during the follow-up.]]> 2019-11-25 06:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003220 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003425 The Comanche TeePeeS group would best benefit from a participative leadership style. While the group members need direction and knowledge of the skills, they need to actively participate in being able to utilize skills in a way that will best benefit them individually. A participative leadership style also encourages group member ownership, which allows for a genuine buy-in of the skills learned and the ability to independently apply the skills.]]> 2019-11-25 06:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/416003425 For Staff: adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418145633 Information on Comanche TeePeeS will be available to staff members in the workroom. Forms will be placed in teachers' mailboxes to gather input on students who may benefit the most from this group.]]> 2019-12-01 15:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418145633 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418147500 Students will be screened based on the first six-weeks grades and input from teachers. When advertising Comanche TeePeeS, students will learn what the group is about, what will be gained from participating, and what the group expectations are. The screening will mainly take place individually; however, small group screening will be utilized to look at the perceived interest and group dynamics. Students who show an interest in participating in the group and meet qualifications will be selected.]]> 2019-12-01 15:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418147500 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418178289 Several of Yalom's Therapeutic Factors could be present through Comanche TeePeeS. One factor present would be Universality. Middle school students often struggle with living in their own world and feeling like they are solely dealing with issues. Recognizing that others struggle with similar issues will help each group member feel more supported. Another factor that would be a present is Instillation of Hope. Students who struggle academically often believe it is because they are not smart enough to be successful. This group would allow students the opportunity to see that academic success can be achieved with the development and use of certain skills. A small change, such as developing a homework routine, could be the one key they need to be successful.]]> 2019-12-01 18:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418178289 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418182110 As required by standard 3 of section 239.15 of the Texas Administrative Code, a certified professional school counselor must use both preventive and intervening strategies to address the concerns of learners and to help them clarify problems and situations, set goals, explore options, and implement change.

This guideline supports a school counselor by promoting a need to work with students to help them gain success. These strategies can be utilized in a group to enhance the growth of students further.


]]> 2019-12-01 18:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418182110 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418184684 As required by section 33.004 of the Texas Education Code, a certified professional school counselor shall obtain written parental consent on any activity a student may be involved in. 

This guideline supports a school counselor by allowing parents to be involved in the decision-making of what they believe is best for their child. Once parental consent is given, and the parent is made aware of the specifics of a group, the counselor can move forth having their bases covered and the support of parents and administration. This also promotes parent and community involvement for the betterment of the students.]]> 2019-12-01 18:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418184684 adgreen https://padlet.com/adgreen/oa9uf2xoh1c8/wish/418186537
American School Counselor      Association (2014). Mindsets and behaviors for student success: K-12 college- and career-readiness standards for every student. Alexandria, VA: Author.

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/files/guid-respon-serv-small-group-counseling-guide-2015.pdf

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

19 Tex. Admin. Code § 239.15

2 Texas Education Code § 33
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