Pinewood Elementary School
Psychological Support
Counseling Services for Students
Individual counseling sessions—recurring, one-time, or urgent—are provided to support personal, social, and behavioral development.
Counseling Services for Parents
Meetings to discuss children’s growth and needs, coordinate approaches, and promote shared strategies between home and school.
Counseling Services for Teachers
Consultations focused on student development, needs, and strategies for effective classroom support.
Class Observations
Observation of student behavior, interactions, and responses across learning and social environments to build a holistic understanding of each child.
Interventions (private/group/class)
Targeted support delivered individually, in small groups, or to whole classes based on the specific situation and its severity.
Learning Support
In-Class Support
Group and individualized support delivered within the classroom through differentiated instruction, targeted teaching, and appropriate learning resources.
Pull-Out Sessions
Small-group or individualized instruction provided outside the classroom when focused support is needed.
Language Groups
Short sessions for Pre-K and Kindergarten English Language Learners focusing on vocabulary development and early language skills.
Collaboration with Teachers
Continuous communication and structured meetings twice a year to review progress and set goals.
Collaboration with Parents
Regular communication through meetings, shared resources, emails, and conferences to ensure consistent support.
Collaboration with Shadow Teachers
Weekly group meetings with shadow teachers to review Individualized Instruction and Learning Plans (IILPs), share strategies, and ensure consistency.
Psychoeducational Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations that identify learning profiles and inform individualized support plans.
Organization of Events
Schoolwide events celebrating international awareness days to promote inclusion and community engagement.
Speech and Language Assessment
Annual assessments by a Speech and Language Therapist to identify and support speech and communication needs.
