Best Practices: How to choose an early learning program that suits

your child

South Shore SchoolAssistant Principal Geri Guerrero

Pre K and Kindergarten teacher Julia BradyEarly Learning School Counselor Rachel

Carrasco

Early Learning Counseling• Positive Behavioral Interventions and

Supports (PBIS)• South Shore School is taking part in a

Response to Intervention pilot project that has given us the opportunity to join the “School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports” program

• This program emphasizes the teaching and re-teaching of routines, procedures, and appropriate behaviors in an effort to improve students’ behavior

Second Step • A school-wide program to aid students in their

social emotional development• Designed to build empathy, teach problem solving

skills, and give children the tools they need to manage strong feelings and avoid conflicts

• Lessons are taught weekly and teachers provide children with opportunities to practice skills throughout the week. 

• Class meetings teach skills to help children solve problems and strengthen the sense of community within the classroom

• Class meetings are held weekly. Additional meetings may occur as needed

• PreKindergarten - Kindergarten - Grade 1

• Monday, September 23th 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Early Learning Open House