Prevention Program Proposal
Create a public relations document that describes a new prevention program you will be offering in your school counseling program.
According to Miller, grant writing takes many steps, but to start, some topics to cover would include the reason for the project, goals and objectives for the project, activities that will be accomplished, the amount of funding needed, evaluation strategies, and other support for the project (as cited in Reese, 2005). Thus, the aforementioned items have been included to describe the new prevention program that will be offered at an elementary school.
The prevention program: A positive behavior support (PBS) prevention program will be implemented at the elementary school. The research-based program prevents student behavior problems in order to achieve social and educational goals (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports [PBIS], 2015). The prevention program defines school wide behavior expectations, teaches desired behavior skills, focuses on positive behaviors, focuses on creating a positive school climate, and decisions are based on …show more content…
Total $130.00
Parent night awards ceremony snacks: $200.00
Total funding needed: $669.00
Evaluating the program: Evaluation will be based on pre- and post-referral rates, attendance rates, test scores, observations, and pre- and post-surveys for teachers, parents, and students.
School program support: The teachers, staff, and administration as expressed an interest in creating a more positive school climate and improving attendance and academic time. Parents have expressed an interest in reducing referral rates.
Identify how you would present your rationale for seeking funding for this
According to Miller, grant writing takes many steps, but to start, some topics to cover would include the reason for the project, goals and objectives for the project, activities that will be accomplished, the amount of funding needed, evaluation strategies, and other support for the project (as cited in Reese, 2005). Thus, the aforementioned items have been included to describe the new prevention program that will be offered at an elementary school.
The prevention program: A positive behavior support (PBS) prevention program will be implemented at the elementary school. The research-based program prevents student behavior problems in order to achieve social and educational goals (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports [PBIS], 2015). The prevention program defines school wide behavior expectations, teaches desired behavior skills, focuses on positive behaviors, focuses on creating a positive school climate, and decisions are based on …show more content…
Total $130.00
Parent night awards ceremony snacks: $200.00
Total funding needed: $669.00
Evaluating the program: Evaluation will be based on pre- and post-referral rates, attendance rates, test scores, observations, and pre- and post-surveys for teachers, parents, and students.
School program support: The teachers, staff, and administration as expressed an interest in creating a more positive school climate and improving attendance and academic time. Parents have expressed an interest in reducing referral rates.
Identify how you would present your rationale for seeking funding for this