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Check out pictures from our events!

Multicultural Night

Unity Day

Tailgate Party / Community Resource Night

Career Day

Calder Road Counseling

Services for Students

Classroom Lessons

Every student receives character education / Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in their CAMPS rotation. In the SEL class we utilize the Second Step curriculum.

The focus of our SEL lessons are:

Nine Weeks 1: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
Nine Weeks 2: Emotion Management
Nine Weeks 3: Empathy & Kindness
Nine Weeks 4: Problem-Solving

Individual Counseling

Students may be referred for individual counseling by themselves, parents/guardians, teachers, or administrators. This counseling is short-term to meet social, emotional, and/or behavioral goals.

Services for Parents

Referrals to community resources
Improving parent-child communication
Information to help understand your child's unique needs
Understanding the developmental changes of childhood.

Other Activities Coordinated by CRES Counseling

Start with Hello Week (Social Awareness)
Unity Day (focusing on standing up to Bullying)
Random Acts of Kindness Month Activities
Career Day
Tailgating Party / Community Resource Night
Safety and Emergency Training for School and Home (stranger awareness, fire safety, bike safety, personal body safety, etc.)
No Place for Hate Activities
Multicultural Night

Resources for Families

Resources specific to Covid-19

Short book about COVID-19 to support and reassure our children (in several languages)

Coping with Covid-19 A Free Handout For Parents and Teachers (free download)

Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety

Yoga for Uncertain Times

Creating a Visual Schedule (Free Download)

Supporting Individuals with Autism Through Uncertain Times

Schedule a meeting with Mrs. Jackson - a form for parents / guardians to schedule a call / virtual meeting

Email: kjackson@dickinsonisd.org

Phone: 281-229-7517

Meet Mrs. Jackson

Kim Jackson, MA, MEd, LPC

Professional School Counselor

phone: 281-229-7517

email: kjackson@dickinsonisd.org

Hello, I am thrilled to be the school counselor at Calder Road Elementary! Your students may also refer to me as the "Gator Store lady" because I also run the Gator Store. I love helping students work through the twist and turns life throws their way such as family changes, anxiety, and grief. I am privileged because I am one of the few staff members who gets to see all the students on campus.

Students are taught character education, social and emotional skills from Pre-K all the way up to fourth grade.

This year marks my 23rd year in education. I have taught at the elementary, middle and junior high level. This year will be my 14th year as a school counselor.

My Education & Training

BA in Elementary Education (English)

Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio

MEd in Curriculum and Instruction (Early Childhood)

Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio

MA in Professional Counseling

Liberty University Lynchburg, Virginia

Trained in:

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Intervention (CISM) Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support and Group Crisis Intervention; Certified Educator in Restorative Practices; National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Crisis Response Team Training; Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents; Character Strong; CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention; Calm Crusaders, Journey of Hope, Niroga's Dynamic Mindfulness

Trainer of:

Youth Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid - Schools, As+K about Suicide to Save a Life, Trauma Informed Care

Awards & Recognitions

Texas Excellence in Education Award Recipient 2018 Alpha Delta Kappa, Honorary Teacher Sorority

Semi-Finalist Texas School Counselor of the Year 2018

Athena Leadership Award 2022

Social Emotional Learning Packet (self-control, gratitude and positivity)

Book "I am Peace" read aloud

Boredom Busters - non-screen activities to do at home

Guided Imagery Exercises for Children (to reduce stress, pain and other symptoms)

Apps for Anxiety, Stress Relief and Relaxation for Kids and Adults

21 Mindfulness Activities for Home (Free Download)

Sesame Street Caring for Each Other

Challenge your mind and your body with activities each day.

Students learn about a different character trait each month through lessons and activities in their classrooms with their teacher as well as through lessons given by the counselor and during PLC time.

Kelso's Choices give students options in solving their own problems.

It's never too early to learn about different careers. The website links below will take you to wonderful websites that will help you in your journey to discover your future.

There are videos about specific careers, information, and tons of information about hundreds of jobs. See if you can find information that will help you in your journey to get your dream job!

The skills needed and developed at school are the skills you will use later in life at your job. Below are some of the skills that you can practice now to help you prepare for your future career.

Attendance- Come every day.
Punctuality- Be on time.
Teamwork- Work well with others.
Communication- Talk and listen effectively.
Problem Solve- Be able to choose good solutions.
Leadership- Motivate others toward goals.