Counseling and Special education - A.B.L.E Department
The ISWK Counselling and Special Education department advocates the motto
"A child's mental health is equally important as their grades".
Schools can offer an ideal context for prevention, intervention, positive development, and collaboration between school and families, which is very crucial for a comprehensive approach to safe and successful schools. With the help of trained counselors in campus, our students have the opportunity to discuss mental health in a safe and understanding space.
Our team of Counselors is available to assist students and families with personal and academic questions and address concerns in one-on-one, group, and classroom settings. Our counselors teach Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) principles to students so they learn to maintain positive relationships, manage their emotions, set and achieve goals, and express themselves at a young age.
The counselors work with them in individual, small groups, and larger settings as well. The Counselors at ISWK are trained to provide short-term individual and group counseling to address mental, physical, and socio-emotional concerns that may be impacting students’ learning and/or their well-being. If a student requires long-term counseling, counselors can assist with locating resources outside of school to help support the student.
We respect and appreciate that every child is unique and learns in their own way. Our Student Support Team (SST) is a group of professionals with a range of expertise with elementary students who need additional learning support. This team responds to provide one-on-one support and additional resources as needed.
Special Educator and counselor - Middle and Senior School
Passionate about facilitating children to achieve their goals to the best of their abilities.ISWK is an inclusive school here to Assist & groom children to be Confident, Optimistic & Happy individuals.
Children with additional needs have a quiet strength who carry up the most hearts. My aim is to build their ability to not just survive at school, but to be trailblazers in the world. To them I say, "you don't have to blend in when you were born to stand out."
My passion is to provide opportunities to all our children to explore their own greatness - not just in being strong, but in the right use of that strength, and to support our parents so they feel heard... and most importantly, feel understood. We are all in this together."
Career & Behavioral Counselor- Middle and Senior School
My greatest passion is to bring healing to people who have been through stressful experiences. I love to help children and adolescents find healthy perceptions of themselves so that they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe.
Career and Behavioral Counselor- ISWK Cambridge International
I aspire to guide students and help them in their educational goals. Being an expert in counseling and helping students to overcome their stress, anxiety and career related issues. I strive to instill confidence within her students to do their best and also encourage them to move towards an impressive career and a bright future. As Confucius once said "Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life”
ISWK and ISWKi- The journey and the meaning of the logo for the Counseling, Special Education needs and Psychology Department (CSE) The journey of the CSE logo and name design competition began in July 2020. The students from grades VI - XII (ISWK & ISWKi) were given a brief about what is expected and the criteria.
We received an overwhelming response from both ISWK and ISWKi and received a stupendous 130 entries for the Logo contest and it was an extremely difficult task for the team members to shortlist and select the winne
A brief description on each icon will tell the world that yes, we are here to serve.
Starts with Greetings
Communication or Correspondence
Bringing Awareness
Process of Counselling
Making Friends
SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
The icon placed in the centre in the form of a puzzle interlocking each other telling the world that we are an ‘ABLE’ team i.e. ADVICE, BELIEF, LEARN & ELEVATE. The Centre logo was the winner of the competition and was designed by Ms. AAGNA KOTHARI VIII J - ISWK.
The A.B.L.E team consists of 4 Counsellors, 2 special Educators
Some children experience difficulties in school, ranging from physical differences, problems with concentration, learning, speech, language, and perception. They also have problems with behaviour ,making and keeping friends. These difficulties may be due to one or more of the following:
Physical
Disorders
Emotional
Problems
Behavioural
Problems
Learning
Differences
Children with such special needs are usually entitled to receive additional services or accommodations at schools.
To support their ability to learn in school, the A.B.L.E team is here to offer their services.
We respect and appreciate that every child is unique and learns in their own way. Our Team is a group of professionals with a range of expertise who provide additional learning or behavioral support.Our team responds to provide one-on-one support and additional resources as needed.
The A.B.L.E team consists of 4 Counsellors, 2 special Educators
Some children experience difficulties in school, ranging from physical differences, problems with concentration, learning, speech, language, and perception. They also have problems with behaviour ,making and keeping friends. These difficulties may be due to one or more of the following:
Physical
Disorders
Emotional
Problems
Behavioural
Problems
Learning
Differences
Children with such special needs are usually entitled to receive additional services or accommodations at schools.
To support their ability to learn in school, the A.B.L.E team is here to offer their services.
We respect and appreciate that every child is unique and learns in their own way. Our Team is a group of professionals with a range of expertise who provide additional learning or behavioral support.Our team responds to provide one-on-one support and additional resources as needed.
Personal Counseling
School counselors provide services to students, parents, school staff and the community in the following areas: Direct Student Services (Core Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, and Responsive Services) and Indirect Student Services
Direct Student Services
The school counseling/guidance core curriculum instruction is provided in classes/small groups to address student competencies related to academic skills, career/college readiness, and social/emotional development by a certified school counselor.
Direct student services include:
Individual counseling, assessment and advisement
Responsive services
Crisis response interventions
Group counseling
Core curriculum and classroom activities
Post-secondary education and career planning
Attendance, academic, behavioral or adjustment monitoring and support
Parent/guardian engagement
Individual Student Planning
Counselors monitor students’ progress so they may achieve success in academic, college/career and social/emotional areas. This may be accomplished through:
Individual Meetings: Working with students to analyze and evaluate abilities, interests, skills, and achievement.
Case Management: Monitor individual student’s progress on a regular basis.
Responsive Services
School counselors provide support and interventions to meet the needs of students. This may be accomplished through:
Individual and Small Group Counseling: Counseling is provided for students experiencing social, emotional, personal, or academic difficulties.
Crisis Counseling: Short-term counseling is provided to students and parents.For long term support recommendations are provided.
Indirect Student Services
School counselors work behind the scenes to ensure students benefit from their education. This may be accomplished through:
Making referrals to appropriately licensed or certified individuals, outside of the school setting
Consulting and/or collaborating with families, school staff
Indian school wadi kabir recognizes that career guidance is a critical need for students as well as parents to get relevant information and make guided choices when selecting the right career option. Career counseling to young students at the school level empowers them with information and helps them make choices at an early stage of decision-making.
Our counselors, with deep understanding and long-term association with students, are able to help students determine future career paths, based on their academic and co-curricular interests and their personal and family circumstances, helping them align their personal goals with long-term professional goals.
What we offer:
Provide relevant information on different courses, universities and education opportunities in different countries.
Conduct informal aptitude tests to analyze strengths and weaknesses in a given area.
Help them set realistic expectations by mapping their interests, skills and aptitude with the right career path.
Conduct virtual and in-person career fairs to give students the opportunity to explore numerous career opportunities and a platform to interact live with different universities’ professionals.
Conduct workshops on developing soft skills needed to succeed in 21st century professional standards, etc.
Assist students in filling out college applications, write recommendation letters and applying for scholarships.
Helps in boosting the confidence and morale of the student to choose the best-fit career and reach their full potential.
Services Offered By Special Education Department:-
Designs Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) as per the student's need.
Works with members of the IEP team (i.e. parents, classroom teachers, speech therapist, counsellors) to provide a functional and meaningful program.
Collaborate with the classroom teacher in adapting the curriculum, providing appropriate modifications, ensuring the implementation of modifications, and assessing overall progress of the child.
Help the student develop his/her social, emotional & intellectual skills.
Receive approvals observe & assess.
Pre and post informal assessment conducted
Guide/Assist Parents to avail for their wards exam exemptions & concessions provided by CBSE.
Receiving CBSE exemptions & concessions.
Record history in specific formats.
Obtain feedback
Case studies.
Provide One-on-One Remedial Sessions.
Conduct Parent-Special Educator Meetings.
Providing Assistance during examinations.
Provide Resources & SEN Reports
PROCEDURE:
A referral form needs to be filled out. Based on the information the referral will be taken up by either counselor( behaviour or career) or special educator.
For Special needs, an informal assessment will be carried out along with an interaction with the parents and classroom observations.
At present our ‘A.B.L.E ‘team is providing Individual & group Counselling sessions,Social emotional Learning (SEL), Remedial Sessions, and Informal Testing for Learning Difficulties along with various workshops for the students.
Social emotional learning (SEL) is a methodology that helps students of all ages to better comprehend their emotions, to feel those emotions fully, and demonstrate empathy for others.
Shoe Boxes of Love
1. What are the common myths about psychology?
Psychologists Are Mind-Readers
Psychology is all common sense... anyone can be a psychologist!
People who study psychology Can Hypnotize You
Psychologists can “fix” people
Psychology is all about treating the people who are mentally retarded
2. What Psychology really is?
Psychologists Are Mind-Readers
Psychology is all common sense... anyone can be a psychologist!
People who study psychology Can Hypnotize You
Psychologists can “fix” people
Psychology is all about treating the people who are mentally retarded
3. About the Subject
Psychologists Are Mind-Readers
Psychology is all common sense... anyone can be a psychologist!
People who study psychology Can Hypnotize You
Psychologists can “fix” people
Psychology is all about treating the people who are mentally retarded
4. Objectives of the subject
Psychologists Are Mind-Readers
Psychology is all common sense... anyone can be a psychologist!
People who study psychology Can Hypnotize You
Psychologists can “fix” people
Psychology is all about treating the people who are mentally retarded
5. What is the scope of psychology?
Psychologists Are Mind-Readers
Psychology is all common sense... anyone can be a psychologist!
People who study psychology Can Hypnotize You
Psychologists can “fix” people
Psychology is all about treating the people who are mentally retarded
6. What are the basic steps to become a psychologist?
Psychologists Are Mind-Readers
Psychology is all common sense... anyone can be a psychologist!
People who study psychology Can Hypnotize You
Psychologists can “fix” people
Psychology is all about treating the people who are mentally retarded
April 2022- AUTISM AWARENESS -ABLE celebrated autism awareness day on the 6th & 7th April 2022 in ISWKI & ISWK respectively. The faculty was requested to dress up in blue to support the cause of the event. The staff was also presented with blue ribbons to create awareness throughout the school. Every school had a display board placed at the entrance giving information about AUTISM. A special assembly was conducted for the senior school by the psychology students describing the areas of concerns for a child with autism. The motto of the event was to develop a sense of inclusion for children with Autism & create awareness.
UPCOMING EVENTS MAY 2022 - RISING LEADER WORKSHOP-Click the below link for instructions and registration link
Video- The A.B.L.E Department in partnership with the school's Mental Health Ambassadors, extended a warm welcome to students and staff returning from the summer break.
We are delighted to announce some exciting news! ISWK Cambridge has officially been designated as a venue for IDP IELTS Testing,which is open to all candidates. Our inaugural academic test is scheduled to commence on December 9th, 2023.
This recognition as an IDP IELTS Testing Venue is a significant milestone for our school, and we take pride in contributing to the academic and professional aspirations of our students and the broader community.
It's worth noting that ISWK Cambridge is the exclusive testing venue in our nearby areas. We invite you to share this information with friends, family, and anyone interested in taking the IELTS test. Your support in promoting this initiative will undoubtedly enhance the success and accessibility of the testing program at ISWK Cambridge.
We appreciate your continued support and eagerly anticipate a significant number of individuals availing this opportunity to showcase their language proficiency on an international platform. For Inquiries you can email at idptesting@iswki.org.
Thank you for always being there for my child. We still remember the tough time we faced with her but with your kind cooperation, the path to recovery could be found. We will forever be grateful for all your help, advice and the way you handled her, so she could be at ease. Her progress from K.G. 1 to K.G. 2 was praiseworthy in terms of her behavioral skills and speech too. It was all possible because of your tremendous efforts and patience. She is very fond of you because you were the one with whom she found her comfort zone and then there was no looking back. Your sweet nature and understanding towards She has changed her for good. We will miss a wonderful counsellor like you. Our best wishes to you ma’am. May you keep changing many more lives with your lovely smile and gentle heart.
With Thanks and Warm Regards - Mr. & Mrs.Asthana
It was all nice and productive counselling sessions experienced by both the child and by us. We could see there is an improvement in my child’s focus on studies since she started going to school.
Mr. & Mrs. Khan
We had a very good counseling session experience. I myself could see the difference in him. I would like it to continue. Thanks to the management system for this initiative.
Mr. & Mrs. Asher
At the outset,it was our pleasure meeting you in regards to my daughter and taking your guidance and advice regarding her career and further higher studies which helped me think through our situation.
Your meeting also helped her to choose the right subject for higher studies.I really appreciate your advice and encouragement to her during the time of exam.
Finally BIG Thank you for being a friendly counselor who cares for everyone you work with. God bless you.
Mr.Fernandes
I am finding these sessions very useful as my daughter is a difficult child and I need help in embedding some discipline and good values in her.
Also being twins I find it difficult to reinforce discipline on them, as both can partner to disobey the rules (as it serves their purpose).
I trust your advice and methodology.
Mr.& Mrs.Neerukonda
Your counseling sessions have been very useful to my child. I am also learning many things from your session and I follow them at home as well.I can see a remarkable difference in my child’s behaviour.
