FAMILY
Learning and socialization are most influenced by family as they are the primary social support group. Family functioning and parenting competencies serve as critical roles influencing attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of our students. Find how to best support your student by modeling and practicing social support strategies to motivate and inspire behavior change, below!
SCHOOL
Can develop, implement, and deliver an array of supports to enhance the health of our students, families, schools, and communities to excel. Schools play a critical role in shaping the experiences of our students as it is where they spend the majority of their time learning and growing throughout various development stages. Find different support opportunities offered by our school below!
COMMUNITY
There are numerous businesses and organizations that can partner with schools to offer a wide range of social services, programs, and activities to benefit the overall health of people’s lives through promoting an inclusive environment to make the surrounding communities of Bloomington-Normal a better place to live!
ABOUT ME
Miss Gross
As an educator serving within a diverse community setting, this website provides efficient and effective resources for students, teachers, families, and community members within the district to communicate, connect, and continue to achieve excellence through gaining social support to enhance coping strategies, decision-making skills, and confidence needed to function within their family, school, and community.
SELF ASSESSMENT SCREENING
Depression Screening
Anxiety Screening
Perceived Social Support
Interest Screening
References
Angley, M., Divney, A., Magriples, U., & Kershaw, T. (2015). Social support, family functioning, and parenting competence in adolescent parents. Maternal and Child Health Journal, 19(1), 67–73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-014-1496-x
LaHayne, S. (2021). Resources for promoting social and emotional learning at home. https://www.edutopia.org/social-emotional-learning-parent-resources
Zimet, G. D., Dahlem, N.W., Zimet, S.G., & Farley, G.K. (1988). The multidimensional scale of perceived social support. Journal of Personality Assessment, 52,30-41. http://media.wix.com/ugd/5119f9_2f88fadcd382463daf5821e8af94a865.pdf