Counseling

Who are School Counselors?

School Counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.

School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all.

School counselors help all students:

• Apply academic achievements strategies

• Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
• Plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)

Appropriate duties include providing:

• Individual student academic planning and goal setting
• School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
• Short-term counseling to students
• Referrals or long-term support
• Collaboration with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success
• Advocacy for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings
• Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges
• Acting as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement and opportunities for all students