Mrs.
Rice
Guidance Counselor
There are several ways to see a counselor:
~ Self-referral
~ Staff and administrative referral
~ Parent referral
School
Counselors Implement the Counseling Program by:
School
Guidance Curriculum
Academic skills support
Organizational, study and test-taking skills
Education in understanding self and others
Coping strategies
Peer relationships and effective social skills
Communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Substance abuse education
Multicultural/diversity awareness
Individual Student Planning
Goal-setting/decision-making
Academic planning
Career planning
Education in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
Transition planning
Counseling Services
Individual and small group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Peer facilitation
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals
Student Advocacy
Advocate for change of components that interfere with student learning
Participate in School Improvement Team
Raise awareness of student achievment gaps
Advocate for individual students as needed
Program Management
Professional development
Consultation, collaboration and teaming
Program management and operation
Professional
school counselors are trained in both education and counseling, allowing them
to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and students in matters
concerning the student's goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement.
School counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective
who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student
population.
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Guidance
