Kid Connection is a Tier 2 Intervention Program that provides TK-5th grade students an opportunity to learn and practice the 5 competencies of Social Emotional Learning in a small group setting. Research indicates that students who are taught social-emotional learning skills show academic gains, improved classroom behavior, are better able to manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and have more satisfying relationships with others. The 5 Social Emotional Learning competencies are:
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision Making
During their weekly half-hour Kid Connection session, small groups of students meet with the Kid Connection Specialist in a dedicated Kid Connection room. The sessions are held during the school day. Examples of specific lessons taught and practiced include being aware of emotions, managing emotions, taking a deep breath, being mindful, beginning a conversation, joining a group, taking turns, resolving conflict, maintaining friendships, and making a responsible decision. Over the last 30 years, Kid Connection has supported the social-emotional development of thousands of students in the LVJUSD. For more information regarding The Kid Connection, please contact:
Gayleen Kiviharju, Kid Connection Specialist, Lawrence Elementary
gkiviharju@lvjusd.org
or
Liisa Hanninen-Danner, PhD, LVJUSD Wellness Coordinator
Lhanninen-danner@Lvjusd.org
925-606-3219
