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be a friend to your students. |
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take time to get to know our students and
individuals. |
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expect your students to have good and bad days. |
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provide encouragement and support for your students. |
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communicate with the teachers when you have a
concern. |
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seek input from the students regarding activities. |
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give your students as many choices as possible. |
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encourage your students to be leaders and take on
responsibility. |
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have high expectations for each of your students. |
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respect the students'' privacy. |
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be consistent in your visits. |
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be a disciplinarian. This is not your role. You
should have high behavior expectations, but not enforce punishments
other than time-outs or exclusion from an activity. |
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be a crusader regarding your students' home.
Refer concerns to the teacher or counselor. |
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discuss concerns about a specific student with other
volunteers or adults. Discuss students in general terms. If more
help is needed contact the teacher, counselor, or the trainer. |
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get frustrated when success seems to be slow.
Small
steps are better than none at all! |
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be a therapist or counselor. Your role is that of a
friend who cares, listens, and is supportive. |
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judge what is occurring in the classroom. The
teachers are professionals. |
