School Counseling

School counselors work to empower students to become productive and contributing members of society. In partnership with families, staff members and the community, school counselors provide a developmental program that addresses students’ academic, personal/social and career development.

School counselors help with:

• transitioning from elementary to middle to high school to postsecondary opportunities
• academic planning and educational progress
• concerns that interfere with learning
• acquiring skills and knowledge to cope with pressures
• interpreting test results
• getting connected with school programs and community opportunities
• planning for postsecondary education and career options
  
  

School counselors are trained to:

• work with parents, students and school staff members
• work with students individually and in groups to help resolve problems that interfere with learning
• provide large group instruction using counseling curriculum that supports the educational and personal development of all students 
• support students with special needs and may serve as a member of child study team
• offer critical incident intervention, prevention and response services
• maintain contact with and make appropriate referrals to community and social agencies
• provide information about school and community resources
• plan and coordinate schoolwide programs for students and parents in academic achievement, personal/social development, career development and transition planning
• help students explore options for college and career training and pathways

You can find your school counselor on your school’s website.