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Early Transitions for Vulnerable Children: Helping
Elementary Students and Families C.O.P.E.
Kelsey Augst, M.Ed. & Patrick Akos, Ph.D.
Why are transitions important for elementary school counselors?
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Proactive effects on students/families
School counselor expertise ASCA National Model
2 critical transitions Into kindergarten From 2nd to 3rd grade
Structure of presentation Developmental and
Ecological Challenges Risk Factors C.O.P.E.
Transition to Kindergarten“The transition to kindergarten is fundamentally a matter of establishing a relationship between the home and the school in which the child’s development is the key focus or goal.” Pianta, 1999
Developmental Challenges
“At preschool they read to you, in
kindergarten you learn how to read.”
(Perry, Dockett & Tracey, 1998, p. 6)
•Cognitive
•Social
•Physical
Ecological Challenges Basis of reward system changes (Entwisle & Alexander, 1999)
Student focus on rules and consequences (Dockett &
Perry, 2001)
Differences in environment Home Preschool Kindergarten
Implications for All Advocacy
District: Kindergarten Transition programs
School: Class lists Opportunities for parents/students to visit prior to first
day
ASCA National Model Management System Delivery System: Classroom Guidance
Risk Factors How Many?
Parent and teacher perceptions
Who? Familial background Limited English Proficiency Emerging or existing disabilities
Contextual Factors Preschool attendance Lack of social interaction
C.O.P.E. Closing the Gap Action Plan
Kindergarten Conquerors
Kindergarten Conquerors Research-Based Best Practices
Results
Reflections
2nd to 3rd Grade Transition
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Ecological Challenges
“The focus in academics shifts from learning to read to reading to learn, learning to write to writing in a formalized format, developing problem solving strategies to solve multi-step problems, and moving from non-standardized assessments to standardized testing.” (NCDPI, 2007)
Implications for All Facilitate communication between second and
third grade teachers Advocate for vertical curriculum planning Inform parents of expectations of students in
third grade (compared to previous grades) and encourage appropriate parental support
Provide classroom guidance to teach skills Consult with teachers on providing emotional
and social support for students Identify struggling students early
Risk Factors How Many?
Data
Who? Struggle with independent reading Low math confidence
Contextual Factors Parent involvement
2nd to 3rd Grade Transition Closing the Gap Action Plan
Math Masters Research-Based Best Practices
Results
Reflections
Math Masters: A Peer Helping Program
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Contact Information Kelsey Augst
Hilburn Drive Elementary School, Wake [email protected]
Patrick AkosUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel [email protected]
Augst, K., & Akos, P. (2009, February 9). Primary transitions: How elementary school counselors promote optimal transitions. Journal of School Counseling, 7(3). Retrieved March 3, from
http://www.jsc.montana.edu/articles/v7n3.pdf
