Student Services
- Student Services
- Attendance Initiatives
- Community Programs
- District Well-Being Team
- Homebound
- Resources for Families
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Student Code of Conduct
- Tangi Alternative Solutions Program
Student Services
Contacts
Gary Porter
Director of Student Services
Brandi Gonzales
Supervisor of Student Services
brandi.gonzales@tangischools.org
Alexa Hookfin
Coordinator of Student Services
alexa.hookfin@tangischools.org
Dr. Beth Moulds
Administrator-at-Large
elizabeth.moulds@tangischools.org
Attendance Initiatives
Attendance Initiatives
Attending school every day possible helps students learn and stay on track. That's why we are partnering with EveryDay Labs to help keep you up to date on your student's attendance and provide access to supportive district resources.
- You may receive mailed letters or texts about your student’s attendance.
- These updates provide information about the number of days your student has missed. They can also help connect you to resources.
- For questions about these attendance updates, you can call the Family Support Team at 985-284-9853
Everyday Labs
https://vimeo.com/694457254
Attendance Works
https://vimeo.com/196101998
Community Programs
Programs
Offender Watch
Focus: Our purpose is to be the world leader in sex offender registry solutions and community notification.
Passion: Prevent the Unthinkable!
Core Values:
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Service – “It’s not just software.”
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Integrity – “Is it the right thing to do?”
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Innovation – Our mission is never complete.
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Excellence – Better serve our customers and the community.
Our Goal: Our goal is to protect the world’s children from the unthinkable. With more than 900,000 registered sex offenders in the United States, our mission is clear. By partnering with law enforcement and their communities to closely monitor this population, we help collect, store, and share as much information as possible on each offender. This ensures the safety of you and your loved ones.
Our Customer: Dedicated Partner of Law Enforcement
Since 2000, OffenderWatch has partnered with law enforcement agencies across the nation to develop solutions for sex offender registration, verification, and community notification. Our core technology and network of registries has evolved with the input of thousands of users. OffenderWatch agencies don’t just meet the minimum requirements of the law, we help agencies meet the public safety intent – the spirit of the law. As you explore our services and products, you will find we bring more than just software. We bring a passion for helping law enforcement in protecting children that results in our high level of service and support.
Tangi Task - For Kids
Tangi Task - For Parents
District Well-Being Team
District Well-Being Team
Student Services
Mr. R. Genco, Asst Superintendent
Mr. G. Porter, Director Student Services
Amy Fairchild, SEL Coach
Crystal Hooper, SEL Coach
Academics
Dr. L. Fussell, Asst Superintendent
Ms. M. Jackson, Director of Academics
Jill Foster, Professional Development
District Supports
Cadie Guitreau, SPED Psychologist
Christy Gray, PreK Behavior Interventionist
Strader Cieutat, Family Engagement
Dina Spears, Asst. Director Technology
School Supports
Denise Latour, PHS/AWARE Grant
Tonya Randolph, LNMS Counselor
Homebound
Resources for Families
Resources for Familes
- Child Exploitation Resources
- Coping with Loss & Grief
- Managing Anxiety
- Talking About Violence
- Support During the School Winter Break
- Bullying Prevention
Child Exploitation Resources
Coping with Loss & Grief
- Responding to Change & Loss: In Support of Children, Teens & Families - activity booklet
- Effects of Grief - informational sheet
Managing Anxiety
Talking About Violence
Support During the School Winter Break
Bullying Prevention
- Bullying Prevention: Family Connection - Character Strong Curriculum
Cook Center for Human Connection
Mental Health Series
Watch our recorded sessions:
Oct. 10, 2023: Bullying - Stop the Cycle
Nov. 14, 2023: School Avoidance
Dec. 12, 2023: Your Child’s Anxiety
Feb. 6, 2023: De-escalating Cycles of Conflict
Mar. 12, 2024: Social Media: Protecting Your Child
Apr. 9, 2024: Effects of Screen Time & Your Child’s Mental Health
Helpful Resources
Seek Help
Office of Behavioral Health
- Keep Calm Line
1 - 866 - 310 - 7977
- Help Line
1 - 877 - 664 - 2248
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 9-8-8
- Chat available at 988lifeline.org
- Deaf/HoH: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
- Veterans: Text 838255
- Espanol: 1 - 877 - 696 - 6775
Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1 - 800 - 985 - 5990
Text TALKWITHUS to 66746
Louisiana 211
Free, 24/7 referral and information line that connects people to a wide range of health and human services.
- Call 2 - 1 - 1
- louisiana211.org
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social Emotional Learning
What is SEL?
•Definition: Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.
•TPSS Mission: TPSS staff and students will advance their educational excellence by establishing trusting relationships, authentic school-family-community partnerships and engaging in rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction.
•TPSS Vision: TPSS will address various forms of inequity, embrace the SEL components of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making and empower students and staff to create thriving schools.
TPSS Strategic Plan
Priority # 2 Build a positive school culture that supports student wellbeing.
SEL in Tangi
Family Resources
Surveys
- Student Social Emotional Well-Being Survey
- Student Culture/Climate Survey
- Family Engagement Survey
- Survey Opt-Out
- Panorama FAQs
Student Social Emotional Well-Being Survey
A priority for Tangipahoa Parish Schools is to build a positive culture that supports student wellbeing. We are inviting our students to participate in an online survey which will help guide our decision making process as we plan to address the needs of our children. The survey will be taken at school under the guidance of teachers and supporting school staff.
The survey questions are available to view below.
Student Culture/Climate Survey
Tangipahoa Parish School System has partnered with Panorama for our faculty and students to complete a survey in efforts to understand their experiences and perceptions. A link to the survey will be available on our district website upon the opening of our window.
This survey will be used to improve the culture and climate in our schools. Your participation is completely confidential, which means that no one at your school will ever see your individual responses. The results of this survey will help administrators better understand your perceptions of your school. Survey data will be used by your administrators to identify strengths and areas for growth. You may use a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the survey. You can find a complete list of the survey questions and topics in our Family Toolkit under Social and Emotional Learning & Well Being.
Please notify your child's principal directly if you wish to opt out of the survey. The survey opt out form is on the website. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Student Culture & Climate Survey
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School Climate
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Supportive Relationships
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Sense of Belonging
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Cultural Awareness and Action (6-12 graders only)
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Teacher-Student Relationships
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Engagement
Sample Surveys:
Family Engagement Survey
Our district conducts a brief survey each spring semester to provide our families with an opportunity to tell us about their experience with Tangipahoa Parish Schools. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need the feedback of all families. We want to know what you think.
You will be able to take the survey online on a home computer with internet, or on any smart device. Survey links will be sent via email the morning that the survey window opens. Please ensure that the school has your current email address on file.
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please do not hesitate to contact us at your child’s school.
Survey Opt-Out
Survey Opt-Out
Tangipahoa Parish School System students will have the opportunity to participate in online surveys to allow us insight into each student's opinions about the school he or she attends and the school's approaches to learning. These online questionnaires will help students reflect on their mindsets and learn more about themselves. The data collected will be shared for informational purposes only with each child's teachers and school leaders and will not be used for any other purpose. If you have questions regarding this process or if you would like to learn more about how these activities help us meet our school goals, please contact your child's school principal.
If you prefer that your child not participate in this endeavor, please complete the form below and return it to your child's teacher as soon as possible. If you are unable to use the form, please email your child's teacher or the school principal to opt your child out of the surveys. Thank you!
Panorama FAQs
Panorama FAQs
What is Panorama Education?
Panorama Education is an independent education technology company that partners with schools and districts to support student literacy and social-emotional learning (SEL). Schools and districts use our technology to gather feedback from students, families, and educators. Panorama only uses student data for the purpose of helping schools and districts better serve their students.
General Information about Panorama
How Panorama Supports Schools - video
Tangipahoa Parish School System students will have the opportunity to participate in online surveys to allow us insight into each student's opinions about the school he or she attends and the school's approaches to learning. These online questionnaires will help students reflect on their mindsets and learn more about themselves. The data collected will be shared for informational purposes only with each child's teachers and school leaders and will not be used for any other purpose. If you have questions regarding this process, or if you would like to learn more about how these activities help us meet our school goals, please contact your child's school principal.
Links to the survey will be sent through tangischools email to all staff, teachers, and grade 3-12 students. Access to the survey will also be available under our homepage QuickLinks at the start of the survey window.
The survey window will remain open one week.
SEL Curriculum - Character Strong
Letters to Family
Character Strong Overview
Scope & Sequence
Additional Resources for Families
- Family Character Dares: Each Family Dare offers parents, guardians, and families the opportunity to engage in challenges designed to increase connection and conversation at home. These Dares also provide students with more opportunities to practice habits discussed in class.
- Elementary "PurposeFull People" Newsletters for Families
- Kindergarten Newsletter Sample-Respect
- 3rd Grade Newsletter Sample-Gratitude
Reach out to your school to request a monthly newsletter on the Character Trait being covered in your child's classroom.
Contacts
Amy R. Fairchild
LCSW
District SEL Coach
Tangipahoa Parish Special Services Center
1745 Southwest Railroad Avenue, Suite 302
Hammond, LA 70403
Office: (985) 310-2145
Fax: (985) 542-9947
amy.fairchild@tangischools.org
Amy R. Fairchild, LCSW, works for the Tangipahoa Parish School System as one of the new District SEL Coaches and is a part time provider for pediatric therapy at Strawberry Patch Clinic in Ponchatoula. She previously worked with special education students at risk of removal due to severe behaviors. Amy's worked with children and families since 2003 and has received formal training in the areas of Attachment, Adoption, Trauma-Informed Practices, Early Childhood Mental Health, and most recently in Restorative Practices for Educators. Amy is a certified Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Educator and a Trust Based Relational-Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from USM and her Master of Social Work from LSU.
Crystal Hooper
A, NCC, LPC-S
District SEL Coach
TPSS Central Office
59656 Puleston RD
Amite, LA 70422
Office: (985) 345-2654
Fax: (985) 748-2455
crystal.hooper@tangischools.org
Crystal S Hooper, LPC-S, works for the Tangipahoa Parish School System as one of the new District SEL Coaches and is the owner and clinical director of Crystal Clear Counseling and Consulting. Crystal previously worked as an elementary school counselor for pk-8th grade students and she was housed at one of the district’s at-risk schools. Crystal’s worked with children and families since 2010 when she started out working within the juvenile court system. Crystal was formally trained as an MST therapist providing on-call intense trauma therapy to an at-risk population. Crystal is well versed in Aces, TBRI and has been child trauma trained. Crystal has formal training in Restorative Practices and has facilitated training throughout campuses within Tangipahoa Parish School district.
Student Code of Conduct
Tangi Alternative Solutions Program
Tangipahoa Parish Alternative Solutions Program is leading a proactive approach to address the school-to-prison pipeline. Innovative supports with a focus on social-emotional learning and behavior are provided to allow students and their families much needed advocacy. Together, with a positive village concept, families, students, and stakeholders will build healthy relationships and a strong sense of community.
AE Team
Program Administrator
Mia Lewis
Academic Program Facilitator
mia.lewis@tangischools.org
Stephen Weaver
Office of Juvenile Justice Liaison
stephen.weaver@tangischools.
Community Outreach Facilitator
Osa Betts
SEL and Behavior Coach
osa.williams@tangischools.org
Supports
BIP
Behavior implementation plans designed to meet specific student needs.
Mentors
Guidance, motivation, and support provided with up to 4 sessions weekly by an assigned mentor.
Community Service
Engagement in meaningful service designed to maximize strengths.
SEL Course
Social-Emotional Learning course includes lessons designed on self awareness; self-management; social awareness; relationship skills; and responsible decision making.
Family
Families engage in CLFC - Creating Lasting Family Connections sessions weekly to access family resources.
Academic
Interventions proven to increase student achievement in core content areas are provided.