School Counseling & Guidance Objectives

Services provided by an elementary school counselor

• Consulting with teachers, parents, administrators, and others.

• Listening in an effort to resolve conflicts.

• Communicating with parents about strategies that help their children with social skills, academics, and career planning.

• Referring students to outside referral agencies when appropriate.

• Consulting with other school professionals regarding curriculum decisions.

• Explaining test results to help students and parents understand and use the information appropriately.

• Helping students learn responsibility by becoming aware of the consequences of their behavior.

• Provide lessons in academic development, career development, and personal/social development, to foster self-efficiency in students.