Schedule
Sat, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (6/17/2017 - 6/17/2017) Location: CAMB CA01 305
Sun, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (6/18/2017 - 6/18/2017) Location: CAMB CA01 305
Sat, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (7/8/2017 - 7/8/2017) Location: CAMB CA01 305
Sun, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM (7/9/2017 - 7/9/2017) Location: CAMB CA01 305
Description
This course focuses on the role of school adjustment counselors in assisting students facing emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. It highlights personal, family, and group counseling, with a focus on utilizing both school and community resources. Special emphasis is placed on the support systems available from schools and communities for students in challenging situations, covering prevention, intervention, and postvention strategies.
This course addresses the following Massachusetts State Standards for School Adjustment Counselor/School Social Worker: c: Learning disorders, including emotional issues affecting student achievement, and their treatment. f: Techniques for communicating and working with families and school and community personnel. g: Knowledge of the criminal justice system with particular reference to the juvenile justice system and organizations. i: Federal and state regulations addressing the legal rights of students and families.