How does a child see the school counselor?

Where does a child see the school counselor?

How can a parent or caregiver meet the school counselor?

Why is it important to collaborate with your school counselor?

Without Middle School Counselors, problems which might have been addressed or diagnosed early may become unmanageable by the time the child reaches high school.
The school counselor supports a healthy learning environment for all children by providing interventions for distressed children that could otherwise inhibit classroom success.

What types of roles do counselors provide and serve?

Counselor — Service Provider
Provides individual and small group counseling.
Provides crisis intervention.
Helps in assessing student needs.
Reviews and interprets cumulative records.
Provides resource materials and support for health programs and lessons.
Provides Mediation Services.
Assists with standardized testing programs.
Consultant — Resource Person
Consults with staff, parents/guardians and community agencies.
Provides parent/guardian outreach.
Participates on Support Teams that develop programs for individual students.
Interprets assessments and records
Coordinator — Facilitator/Educator Designs and implements developmental counseling programs on topics such as: Facilitates student grade transitions.
Conflict Resolution
Abuse Prevention
Appreciating Diversity
Health Frameworks
HIV/Aids
Nutrition
Safety
Decision Making
Friendship/Social Skills/Student Activities
Human Growth and Development
Welcome new students
Health/Wellness Topics
Hygiene
Substance use
Community Resources
Career Development and Planning
Family issues as it impacts the student

What is a Counselor?

Someone you can talk to when:

Someone who:

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