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Comprehensive School Services
All of our school based services are aimed at changing school climate
by promoting safety, civility and respect.
Some schools may choose to use our services in a comprehensive way
based on our Changing School Climate model. While following the model,
described below, they will also use many of the other specific services
described on this page, such as a Care Team and parent training.
Other schools may not desire the Changing School Climate model at
this time. Schools are always welcome to pick and choose the specific
services that they would like to utilize. We specialize in tailoring
our services to meet each school's specific needs. Below are some of
the services that we frequently provide within school systems.
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Changing School
Climate Model |
| Today, schools have
many programs in place that attempt to change the overall climate
of the school. Too frequently, these programs involve a value-of-the-week
kind of format emphasized by posters on the walls and sporadic
lessons, but failing to truly integrate into the core essence
of the school. WCPA's Changing School Climate is more than a
program, poster or lesson. It is the process by which schools
identify their fundamental values and mission and then require
that every person within the school lives out this mission every
day. Consultation is provided to the school's lead administrator
every step of the way, as the school is molded into a place of
safety, civility and respect.
The Purpose of Comprehensive School Services
Changing
School Climate Brochure (PDF 106Kb) |
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Care Team Training
and Consultation |
Care Teams are one of the most effective
methods for responding to schools' needs. A Care Team is a group
composed of diverse school professionals, which intervenes in
problematic school situations. When an at-risk student is referred
to the Care Team, team members gather information about the situation,
plan and implement appropriate interventions, and continue monitoring
the circumstances, if necessary. The WCPA consultant first trains
the team members, then functions as a leader and professional
resource for the group.
Care
Team Training and Consultation Brochure
(PDF 67Kb) |
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On-Site, Educational Consultation |
| An on-site consultant functions as school
counselor or supplements a school's existing counseling staff,
and is usually purchased for a block of time each week. The consultant's
tasks often include observation of students or classrooms, brief
counseling with students, communication with families, and consultation
with teachers and administrators. |
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Presentations and In-services |
We frequently provide in-service education
for school professionals. Presentations on a variety of issues
are available, and length can vary from one hour to full-day
workshops. Frequently requested topics include: Creating a Bully-Free
School , Understanding Self-Esteem, Dealing with Difficult Parents,
Understanding ADHD, and Substance Abuse Prevention. Schools are
always free to request any topic of their choice.
Presentations
and In-Services Brochure (PDF 34Kb) |
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Principal's Consultation Groups |
| Principals
meet monthly, in small groups, led by a WCPA consultant. In group,
principals present individual cases about students, families,
staff, or policy, share support, and resolve problems that group
members are having within their schools. All information shared
is strictly confidential. |
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Case Consultation |
| Case consultation is available, when
a school wants assistance with decision making about a particular
student. The consultant can observe the student, meet with the
teachers involved and/or the student's family, and provide specific
recommendations about classroom interventions and actions that
parents can take regarding assessment and/or treatment. |
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Substance Abuse Services |
Prevention services, at-risk groups
and recovery groups can be facilitated in school. Individual
assessment and a treatment program are available in the office.
Both hair and urine drug testing is available, on an individual
basis or as part of a systematic random testing program in a
school.
Substance
Abuse Brochure (PDF 90Kb)
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KIDSTAR |
KIDSTAR is an exciting role-playing
program. WCPA consultants work with entire classrooms, acting
out scenarios and processing the feelings and issues that arise.
Frequently requested topics include: Values (e.g. drugs or bullying),
Feelings, Manners and Decision Making.
KIDSTAR Brochure (PDF
89Kb) |
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Parent Education |
Research shows that parent education
can improve parenting skills, increase cooperation with the school
and reduce the risk for school violence. WCPA offers a series
of educational presentations for parents. Interesting topics
are presented at each meeting, such as improving disciplinary
skills, lowering kids' stress levels, and collaborating with
the school. Schools and parent groups are always free to
request any topic of their choice.
Presentations/In-service
Brochure (PDF 34Kb) |
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Social Skills Training Groups |
WCPA therapists work
with groups of at-risk students, who need help to learn appropriate
social skills and behaviors. Students are grouped by age, and
meet regularly. After 6-8 sessions, group membership can be reassessed.
During group, specific skills are taught, such as: basic social
skills and manners, conflict resolution, anger management, making
friends, and coping skills. Social skills groups are available
at the WCPA office, and can also be provided in the school. Schools
choosing to provide these groups on-site may designate the topics
on which the groups will focus.
Social
Skills Training Brochure (PDF 28Kb) |
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Risk Assessment |
| Schools concerned about the potential
for dangerous behavior by a particular student can refer that student
for a comprehensive risk assessment. With parental permission,
the student and his or her family are interviewed, the teacher
or relevant school professional is contacted, and a battery of
psychological testing is performed. A written report is then provided
to the school, outlining the therapist's impressions. |
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Psychoeducational and Psychological
Testing |
Psychoeducational testing is offered
for intellectual functioning (IQ), academic achievement, learning
disabilities, emotional problems and ADHD. A full battery of
psychological tests is available for students of all ages. All
testing services include a timely, written report, as well as
specific recommendations for the client and his or her family
and/or school.
In addition, a diagnostic team can conduct a Comprehensive
Student Assessment. The assessment includes an observation
of the student in the classroom, consultation interviews with
teachers and parents, psychological and/or educational testing,
and a thorough written report with a feedback session for parents
and school staff.
Assessments
and Testing Brochure (PDF 28Kb) |
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