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What is a school counselor?

According to the American School Counselor Association, "Elementary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population."  The school counselor works in a collaborative relationship with the student, parent, teacher, and administrator in order to help all children achieve academic success.

What does the elementary counseling program consist of?

School Guidance Curriculum-Each month I meet with each class for 30 to 45 minutes and discuss topics that impact the entire student body.  Examples of those topics include:

• Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills
• Goal setting and decision-making
• Career awareness, exploration and planning
• Education on understanding self and others
  Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills
• Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Substance abuse education
• Multicultural/diversity awareness

Individual Student Planning-At the elementary level student planning is done on an as needed basis.

        Academic planning

• Goal setting/decision- making
• Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
• Transition plans 

Responsive Services - Parents, students, teachers, administrators, or the counselor can make referrals for the student.

• Individual and small-group counseling
• Individual/family/school crisis intervention
• Conflict resolution
• Consultation/collaboration
• Referrals

System Support

• Professional development
• Consultation, collaboration and teaming
• Program management and operation
   

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