Our Student Service team consists of School Counselors, School Psychologists, and School Social Workers. Each of these positions work together to deliver a comprehensive program.
School Counselors
The Comprehensive School Counseling Program is an integral part of the primary educational mission of the district. This program supports, facilitates and encourages classroom instruction and student achievement. It assists students in acquiring and using life-long learning skills. More specifically, our school counseling program employs strategies to enhance academics, encourage self-awareness, foster interpersonal communication skills, provide career awareness, develop employment readiness, and impart life skills for all students. The school counseling program reflects the progression of student development from pre-kindergarten through grade 12.
School counselors:
- Create school counseling classroom lessons for student social emotional learning
- Assist students apply academic achievement strategies
- Help students manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
- Provide individual student academic planning and goal setting to plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)
- Provide short-term counseling to students and give referrals for long-term support
- Analyze data to identify student issues, needs and challenges
- Help to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students
School Psychologists
School psychologists apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. They provide direct support and interventions to students, consult with teachers, and families to improve student support strategies.
School Psychologists:
- Conduct psychological and academic assessments
- Assist in creating student and classroom behavior management plans
- Monitor student progress
- Collect and interpret student and classroom data
- Coordinate referrals to special education
- Plan appropriate Individualized Education Programs for students with disabilities
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention services
School Social Workers
School social workers provide services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving the full benefit of their educational experience. School social workers provide direct services and assist families in accessing appropriate community resources. They respond to referrals from parents, teachers, and the Student Services Team. The school social worker also provides planning, leadership, and collaboration with staff, parents, and community organizations to meet students' needs.
School Social Workers
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention services
- Connect families with community service providers
- Promote positive peer relationships and social problem solving
- Make referrals to and help coordinate community services provided in schools
- Attendance
- Identify at risk students and school vulnerabilities
- Help determine homelessness (McKinny-Vento) and coordinate support services
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