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What kinds of things does Mrs. McClain do at Stonybrook School?

• Teach monthly guidance lessons in each of the classrooms that focus on developing students' social and academic skills.
• Work with individual students to address the issues that kids today face on a daily basis: dealing with the stresses of school and home, taking control of anxiety, changes in families, bullying, handling emotions, being a friend, helping with organization of school work, and many more.
• Act as a safe place in school where children can come to express their feelings in a confidential and non-judgmental environment.
• Work with small groups of students to develop various skills and share feelings.
• Work with teachers to develop action plans and strategies to help students succeed.
• Work with parents and families to provide resources and support.
• Address inappropriate behavior with students to help them make better choices and stay out of trouble.
• Act as part of Stonybrook's I&RS (Intervention and Referral Services) team.
• Work with Mrs. Tadros to coordinate state testing practices.