School Counseling Services

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

As the elementary guidance counselor, I meet with students to help them:

• Learn about themselves
• Their attitudes
• Interests
• Talents
• Feelings
• Values
• Learn strategies to get along with others
• Feel worthwhile and important
• Express their concerns
• Learn how to make decisions
• Establish effective study skills
• Build a positive self-esteem/self concept

SERVICES FOR PARENTS

• Assist parents through consultation, to understand the normal, developmental needs of their children
• Help parents understand how the home environment, as well as the school environment, affects academic achievement
• Consult with parents in order to increase awareness of the social/emotional needs of their children
• Assist parents in understanding an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) developed for their child.

SERVICES FOR SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF

• Conduct diversity presentations
• Conduct workshops on topics such as bullying, peer pressure, self-esteem and behavior management
• Consultations with teachers to follow-up on individual student counseling sessions
• Consultations about children with specific learning problems
• Assist teachers in maintaining positive learning climates
• Consultations with staff members to assist them in developing appropriate individualized programs
• Consult with other supportive services personnel on the special needs of some students