Primary School Adjustment project (PSAP)
About the program
The Primary School Adjustment Project (PSAP) is an early intervention program. PSAP is a support service that assists children in grades kindergarten through second grade adjust to school, gain confidence, social skills and focus on learning. PSAP provides encouragement and support to young children with social, emotional or behavioral difficulties, to help each child learn more effectively in the classroom, school and community.
The PSAP staff consists of an Educational Assistant (Cassie Paguio) that works under the guidance of our counselors.
Goals of the PSAP are to detect school adjustment difficulties early, assist children to develop a school-based, trusting relationship with an adult, reduce social, emotional, and school adjustment difficulties and enhance learning skills.
Benefits of PSAP are reduces negative adjustment behaviors, improves children's self confidence, social skills, learning skills and other school-related competencies, and allows school mental health professionals to focus on children who need more intensive interventions.
In PSAP we:
The PSAP staff consists of an Educational Assistant (Cassie Paguio) that works under the guidance of our counselors.
Goals of the PSAP are to detect school adjustment difficulties early, assist children to develop a school-based, trusting relationship with an adult, reduce social, emotional, and school adjustment difficulties and enhance learning skills.
Benefits of PSAP are reduces negative adjustment behaviors, improves children's self confidence, social skills, learning skills and other school-related competencies, and allows school mental health professionals to focus on children who need more intensive interventions.
In PSAP we:
- Help children feel more connected in school
- Teach skills to modify classroom behavior
- Work on skills to help with friend making
- Explore ways to be better organized
- Improve children's self-esteem
- Bridge the communication gap between parents and the school
- Make school a happier experience for parents and their child
What do Teachers Need to do?
Parents or teachers who think a child may benefit from this program can request assistance through the PSAP referral process. For more information about PSAP contact our counselors.
