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A school counselor is a certified, trained, and caring professional who works with all students, parents, teachers,
staff and the community, in order for each student to achieve academic and social success. School Counseling
services are delivered in four specific ways:
• School Guidance Curriculum- designing ,structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific
competencies in all grades K-7 (personal/social, academic, career)and driven by the needs of the school population
• Individual Student Planning- assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)
• Responsive Services- meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer
mediation, information-providing)
• System Support- school wide program planning and implementation (Career day, etc.), consulting with other professionals,
coordination of various supports for students and families
What types of counseling supports are delivered by a School Counselor?
*Individual Counseling A process where students discuss issues in a safe, positive, and confidential setting (for a limited
time, ongoing therapy is not available at school). Topics are based on the needs of the students and may include: feelings,
changing families, peer pressure, friends, stress, academics, social skills, academics, bullying, getting along with others,
problem-solving, and decision-making.
*Small Group Counseling A process where students, sharing similar issues and concerns, work together in a small group
environment consisting of about 5-8 peers. The group sessions usually last about 30 minutes and are held for approximately 6-
8 weeks. Topics are based on the needs of the students and may include divorce or changing families, grief and loss,
friendship and social skills, study skills, conflict resolution, anger management, self-esteem, and stress-management.
*Classroom Guidance/Classroom Counseling A process that requires the School Counselor to develop and implement K-
7 classroom curriculum. This K-7 curriculum addresses personal, social, academic, and career-related needs at the child's
developmental level. Topics will include the core values of the school; respect, teamwork, honesty, accountability, excellence,
stewardship, faithfulness, and safety, as well as self-esteem, conflict resolution, study skills, anger management, career
awareness, tattling/reporting, friendship/social skills, responsibility, respect, teasing/bullying, feelings, cooperation, goal
setting/decision-making, and peer pressure.
staff and the community, in order for each student to achieve academic and social success. School Counseling
services are delivered in four specific ways:
• School Guidance Curriculum- designing ,structuring, and delivering classroom lessons designed to achieve specific
competencies in all grades K-7 (personal/social, academic, career)and driven by the needs of the school population
• Individual Student Planning- assisting students with goal formation/planning (behavioral, academic, etc.)
• Responsive Services- meeting immediate student needs (counseling, crisis intervention, consultation, referral, peer
mediation, information-providing)
• System Support- school wide program planning and implementation (Career day, etc.), consulting with other professionals,
coordination of various supports for students and families
What types of counseling supports are delivered by a School Counselor?
*Individual Counseling A process where students discuss issues in a safe, positive, and confidential setting (for a limited
time, ongoing therapy is not available at school). Topics are based on the needs of the students and may include: feelings,
changing families, peer pressure, friends, stress, academics, social skills, academics, bullying, getting along with others,
problem-solving, and decision-making.
*Small Group Counseling A process where students, sharing similar issues and concerns, work together in a small group
environment consisting of about 5-8 peers. The group sessions usually last about 30 minutes and are held for approximately 6-
8 weeks. Topics are based on the needs of the students and may include divorce or changing families, grief and loss,
friendship and social skills, study skills, conflict resolution, anger management, self-esteem, and stress-management.
*Classroom Guidance/Classroom Counseling A process that requires the School Counselor to develop and implement K-
7 classroom curriculum. This K-7 curriculum addresses personal, social, academic, and career-related needs at the child's
developmental level. Topics will include the core values of the school; respect, teamwork, honesty, accountability, excellence,
stewardship, faithfulness, and safety, as well as self-esteem, conflict resolution, study skills, anger management, career
awareness, tattling/reporting, friendship/social skills, responsibility, respect, teasing/bullying, feelings, cooperation, goal
setting/decision-making, and peer pressure.