May 4th
PIP (Primary Intervention Program)
Poway Unified District PIP Flyer
What is PIP?
PIP is a weekly opportunity to help children kindergarten through third grade build resiliency and self esteem through classroom lessons and/or small group experiences.
How are students selected for this program?
The staff at each school recommends students whom they feel might benefit from the program. Teachers provide input through a brief screening of all students in first through third grades in the first semester.
Kindergarten children are screened in the second semester. A parent or school administrator may also refer students. The final selection steps involve a phone call to parents, followed by a written permission form being sent home. Parents must give written approval before a child can participate in the program.
With parent permission, small group instruction is available for students. Groups are composed of 2-4 students who meet together 30 minutes each week for 12 weeks with a Student Services Assistant. This program is supervised by an elementary counselor.
What are the components of the PIP Program?
The PIP program at Morning Creek is called FOCUS - Focus on Children Understanding Self-Esteem – and consists of three components: small groups, playground, and classroom presentations (five 30-minue lessons for all K-3 classrooms). The well researched Esteem Builders curriculum will be used for small groups and classroom lessons. Topics that will be covered are:
- Security. Students see school is a safe environment where they can learn and feel safe
- Selfhood. Students gain a strong sense of individuality recognizing their unique qualities
- Affiliation. Students see themselves in relationships to others, gaining a sense of belonging and an ability to cooperate and share
- Mission. Students are able to set realistic and achievable goals and follow through on plans with a sense of purpose and future
- Competence. Students become aware of their own strengths and acknowledge personal success
If you have questions, please contact Lois Souza,
Elementary Counselor &
PIP Project Coordinator
lsouza@powayusd.com
858 521-2836