The Role of the PAWS Advisor
 | Meet with a group of students once a month for approximately one hour. Provide a positive, safe environment. |
| Attempt to know personally each student who is in your PAWS group. Show empathy and concern for your group members. |
| Familiarize students with the school environment. Provide general information regarding facilities, procedures, programs, and traditions. |
| Follow up with group members regarding academic progress, grade reports, attendance, and special concerns. |
| Facilitate communication between group members' parents/guardians and school. |
| Build cohesiveness among your assigned group of students so that they might be resources to one another. |
| Seek assistance for students whose needs are beyond the limits of PAWS or classroom guidance. |
| Attend in-service/staff development regarding the PAWS program. |
| Implement the activities in the PAWS curriculum. |
