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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.05.05.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="05" heading="Pupil Personnel Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Pupil Personnel Program is a systematic approach to programs and services that use the resources of the home, school, and community to enhance the social adjustment of students. These programs are designed to address a student's academic, personal, and physical needs by providing comprehensive casework management.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Pupil Personnel Program interventions to meet a student's needs may include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Consultation with school staff and parents;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Assumption of a liaison role between home, school, and community;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Home visits;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Evaluation of social and educational adjustment; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Assistance with the implementation of laws and regulations pertaining to rights and responsibilities of students.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Pupil Personnel Program shall encompass the following goals and subgoals:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Assist in optimal health development so that the student will:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Identify health problems that are interfering with academic achievement,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Be aware of appropriate community agencies and organizations that provide health care and services,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Be provided assistance in obtaining basic physical and personal health care needs,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Understand the effect of appropriate nutritional habits and instruction in the home, school, and community,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Participate as needed in programs designed to prevent or remediate potential health problems (that is, parenting education, drug and alcohol abuse),</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Understand the importance of good safety habits in the home, school, and community,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Understand rights and appropriate responsibilities as related to health, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Have a greater awareness and understanding of physical development;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Assist in optimal personal development so that the student will:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Develop the ability to recognize and solve problems in the home, school, and community,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Articulate personal feelings and attitudes on the values and beliefs that are characteristic of a democratic society,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Understand an individual's rights and responsibilities in the home, school, and community,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Identify unique talents, interests, academic skills, and personality traits that lead to more positive contributions in the home, school, and community, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Be aware of appropriate community agencies and organizations that assist in developing coping skills and improving self-esteem;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Assist in optimal interpersonal development so that the student will:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Assume responsibility and accountability for behavior in relation to others in the home, school, and community,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Be aware of school and community resources and services that help remediate behavioral adjustment problems,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Demonstrate effective communication skills in the home, school, and community,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Understand the student's rights and responsibilities in relation to the home, school, and community,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Demonstrate effective group participation and leadership skills, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Participate as needed in educational programs that improve behavior and reduce truancy and substance abuse;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Assist in optimal academic development so that the student will:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Develop a greater understanding and awareness of academic strengths and weaknesses,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Attend school and all classes regularly,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Understand the right to a free and appropriate education as well as responsibilities as prescribed in school policy and procedure,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Be provided appropriate services and resources in the school and community to ensure a more positive educational adjustment,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Demonstrate effective study skills,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the school, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Demonstrate academic decision-making skills that enhance current and future contributions of the student to the home, school, and community;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Assist in optimal career development so that the student will:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Understand aptitudes, interests, and talents as they apply to future career decision making,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Have access as needed to appropriate educational and vocational training programs,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Be aware of appropriate public and private agencies and organizations that provide resources, services, or training for career development and employment skills, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Be aware of the consequences of, and alternatives to, leaving the educational system before graduation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>