School-Age Case Study: Supervision Plan

Focused Topics Sexual Development & Behavior in Children and Youth Lesson 7 Explore School-Age Case Study: Supervision Plan Guide	WWW.VIRTUALLABSCHOOL.ORG ACTIVITY ID: 23061 Name Certifier Date
Directions: Revisit the case study below and review how the supervision plan was completed. Reflect on how your program would implement this plan and whether there are additional supports or personnel needs. Share your thoughts with a trainer, coach, or administrator. School-Age Case Study: Daniel Daniel is an 11-year-old who attends a school-age program. He is an outgoing, humorous, and popular child. Daniel enjoys being the center of attention and seems to revel in being a leader. Brianna is 12 years old, attends the same school as Daniel, and has been in the school-age program for several years. Daniel and Brianna seem to have the same group of friends. Staff have noticed that Brianna has not been her usual, outgoing self lately. They initially think this is likely due to typical pre-teen changes. Many of the older children in the program have their own cell phones. They are to keep their phones in their backpacks during program time, but the children text each other when they’re at home and on the bus. Also, Brianna and Daniels’ school has a slightly different policy on cell phones and allow students to use them during certain school activities. Mark, father to Brianna, asked to speak with the program administrator. Mark reported that he recently learned that about a month ago, Brianna received pictures from Daniel via text of his exposed genitals. Daniel has also asked Brianna over text to send him pictures of herself. Mark shared that Brianna says Daniel will “flash” her, or expose his private parts in person. Per Brianna, this has occurred several times while they are in the program. Mark is upset because Brianna, who has always loved school and being with friends, has begun to make excuses about being sick so she doesn’t have to go to school and the program. Mark is worried that his daughter is depressed. Supervision Plan Child’s Name: Daniel Staff Responsible for Supervision Plan: Teaching team and floater staff with the support of coach and administrator Classroom Supervision Standard line-of-sight supervision Supportive shadowing by designated staff during specific classes or activities Supportive shadowing by designated staff at all times Transition Supervision Line-of-sight supervision by designated staff between rooms and activities Supportive shadowing by designated staff during specific transitions Supportive shadowing by designated staff during all transitions Common Area Supervision (Cafeteria, Playground, etc.) Line-of-sight supervision by designated staff Supportive shadowing by designated staff during specific common areas Supportive shadowing by designated staff during all common areas Bathroom/Diapering Supervision Standard bathroom/diapering support Regular bathroom use, but must be accompanied by a staff member to and from Regular bathroom use, but staff to make sure the bathroom is clear before child enters Staff to remain in the bathroom with child or youth Staff Support for Child Learning Child to receive additional support on: Personal space Safe versus unsafe touch Public versus private activities and conversation Correct terminology Social problem-solving Safe and respectful media use Other: Communication Expectations Staff communicate behavior incidents and needs to: administrator and coach Administrator to communicate program updates and needs to specialists, families, and staff Family questions or concerns directed to: administrator and coach Additional Notes & Recommendations Once Daniel arrives at the program, he is to immediately report to the front office and give his phone to the administrative support assistant. He will get his phone back when his parent picks him up for the day. Program staff will provide standard line of sight supervision, increasing to shadowing when Daniel uses a computer or access the internet. Daniel will have supportive shadowing during transitions throughout the program space. A staff member will shadow Daniel to and from the bathroom, making sure no other children or youth are present. Daniel will have a designated staff member provide line of sight supervision in common areas, such as the playground. Parent Signature / Date: Administrator Signature / Date: Staff Signature / Date: Staff Signature / Date:

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Directions: Revisit the case study below and review how the supervision plan was completed. Reflect on how your program would implement this plan and whether there are additional supports or personnel needs. Share your thoughts with a trainer, coach, or administrator.

School-Age Case Study: Daniel

Daniel is an 11-year-old who attends a school-age program. He is an outgoing, humorous, and popular child. Daniel enjoys being the center of attention and seems to revel in being a leader. Brianna is 12 years old, attends the same school as Daniel, and has been in the school-age program for several years. Daniel and Brianna seem to have the same group of friends. Staff have noticed that Brianna has not been her usual, outgoing self lately. They initially think this is likely due to typical pre-teen changes.

Many of the older children in the program have their own cell phones. They are to keep their phones in their backpacks during program time, but the children text each other when they’re at home and on the bus. Also, Brianna and Daniels’ school has a slightly different policy on cell phones and allow students to use them during certain school activities. Mark, father to Brianna, asked to speak with the program administrator. Mark reported that he recently learned that about a month ago, Brianna received pictures from Daniel via text of his exposed genitals. Daniel has also asked Brianna over text to send him pictures of herself. Mark shared that Brianna says Daniel will “flash” her, or expose his private parts in person. Per Brianna, this has occurred several times while they are in the program. Mark is upset because Brianna, who has always loved school and being with friends, has begun to make excuses about being sick so she doesn’t have to go to school and the program. Mark is worried that his daughter is depressed.

Supervision Plan

Child’s Name: Daniel

Staff Responsible for Supervision Plan: Teaching team and floater staff with the support of coach and administrator

Classroom Supervision

Standard line-of-sight supervision
Supportive shadowing by designated staff during specific classes or activities
Supportive shadowing by designated staff at all times

Transition Supervision

Line-of-sight supervision by designated staff between rooms and activities
Supportive shadowing by designated staff during specific transitions
Supportive shadowing by designated staff during all transitions

Common Area Supervision (Cafeteria, Playground, etc.)

Line-of-sight supervision by designated staff
Supportive shadowing by designated staff during specific common areas
Supportive shadowing by designated staff during all common areas

Bathroom/Diapering Supervision

Standard bathroom/diapering support
Regular bathroom use, but must be accompanied by a staff member to and from
Regular bathroom use, but staff to make sure the bathroom is clear before child enters
Staff to remain in the bathroom with child or youth

Staff Support for Child Learning

Child to receive additional support on:

Personal space
Safe versus unsafe touch
Public versus private activities and conversation
Correct terminology
Social problem-solving
Safe and respectful media use
Other:

Communication Expectations

Staff communicate behavior incidents and needs to: administrator and coach
Administrator to communicate program updates and needs to specialists, families, and staff
Family questions or concerns directed to: administrator and coach

Additional Notes & Recommendations

Once Daniel arrives at the program, he is to immediately report to the front office and give his phone to the administrative support assistant. He will get his phone back when his parent picks him up for the day. Program staff will provide standard line of sight supervision, increasing to shadowing when Daniel uses a computer or access the internet. Daniel will have supportive shadowing during transitions throughout the program space. A staff member will shadow Daniel to and from the bathroom, making sure no other children or youth are present. Daniel will have a designated staff member provide line of sight supervision in common areas, such as the playground.

Parent Signature / Date:

Administrator Signature / Date:

Staff Signature / Date: