CHOICES

ADAPT (Alternative Discipline And Parent Training) is an evidence-based program effective in a reducing student problem behaviors and increasing parent involvement.

The ADAPT program is an alternative discipline program for elementary, middle and high school students.

When a family is offered the option of ADAPT both the student and parent attend 3 sessions seperately with a counselor. ADAPT sessions are done in a group setting.

The reasons for the ADAPT referral are:

Instead of having typical discipline options (e.g. Suspension, DAEP).
Truancy

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish

Referrals to the ADAPT program is initiated by a campus administrator.

What will be discussed?

Elementary ADAPT

Weekly Topics
PARENTS	STUDENTS
Rules, Responsibility and Behavior	Rules, Responsibility and Behavior
Communication	Communication and Conflict Resolution
Creating New Routines	Coping Skills and Growth Mindset

For Elementary School:

Elementary ADAPT Referral Process and Parent Info Sheet

Middle and High School ADAPT

Weekly Topics
PARENTS	STUDENTS
When Teens Need Your Help	Why Rules? Responsibility = Freedom
Rules, Boundaries & Consequences	Communication: Your Behavior Matters!
Open Communication	Coping Skills & Anger Management

For Middle School and High School:

Middle and High School ADAPT Parent Info Sheet and Referral Process

The topics are rotated so the students and parents can start at any time.

Contact school administrators, guidance counselors or the CHOICES office (469) 948-8680 for more information.