Counseling Programs & Services
COUNSELING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Academic Improvement Planning
Includes the development of a plan of study, placement into appropriate courses and programs, attendance improvement, and study skills development.
Personal/Social Growth
Includes counseling concerning self-esteem, communication skills and positive decision making
Crisis Intervention Services
Includes counseling students in crisis e.g. suicide prevention, child abuse prevention, and provide follow up services as appropriate.
Transitional Services
Orients students as they move from grade to grade as well as from school building to building to provide a comfortable and successful learning environment.
Parent Support
Includes individual conferences and group meetings with parents centered on the academic and personal growth of their children. This also includes the referral of the students and parents to appropriate services.
Teacher Support
Assists teachers in enhancing the learning capabilities of each student entrusted to their care.
Career Planning
Increases students’ awareness of the careers and the educational planning and process, as well as the individual careers themselves, and instills in students the values and attitudes necessary for success.
Consultation
Includes serving as a reference on student and school issues for the school psychologist, teachers and community, as well as for local and state agencies, mental health offices/clinics and other professionals.