Abstract
The authors collaborated and shared equal responsibility in all aspects of the development of this project. The project focuses on social competency from a developmental perspective and the role of educators in supporting student social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Students who lack social competency are at risk for long-term negative outcomes; however, many educators do not feel that they have the training needed to support student social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The purpose of this project is to provide educators with an understanding of current research on social competency and its development. In addition, the project provides specific intervention from a tiered approach in a straightforward and practical format. Altogether, this project aims to educate and empower teachers, administrators and other school staff members so that they can recognize and support students who may lack social competency. The prepared project is a series of five 75-minute training presentations with a presenter’s manual, slides, presenter’s notes, and handouts. Any school psychologist may deliver the presentations. Workshop participants will have a better understanding of social competency development and effective interventions to help struggling students.