Programs
What do Elementary School Counselors Do?
Teach classroom lessons on social/emotional topics
Facilitate short-term small group counseling
Provide immediate and short-term individual counseling to enhance certain skills
Work collaboratively with teachers and staff
Consult with parents and conduct parent education workshops
Provide information and/or referrals for community resources to families
Counseling Services
Individual Counseling
Topics may include emotion regulation, behavior modification, grief, coping skills, social skills, changing families, problem solving, decision making, etc.
Small Group Counseling
Topics may include social skills, emotion regulation, fairness, conflict mediation, friendship, self-esteem, anger management, etc. friendship, self-esteem, anger management, etc.
Consultation & Collaboration
Consult with parents and teachers to share effective strategies that support students.
Provide information and/or make referrals for community resources to families
Classroom Lessons
Kimochis - Evidence based curriculum to help students communicate and manage feelings in positive ways to promote well-being and success in school and life. (TK)
Second Step - Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) evidence based curriculum gives students the tools to excel inside and outside of the classroom. The focus is on emotion management, situational awareness, problem solving and academic achievement. (K-2)
Leader in Me - The 7 Habits of Happy Kids is a key component of The Leader in Me. The 7 Habits is a combination of universal, timeless principles of responsibility, communication, time management, vision, integrity, teamwork and renewal, which are secular in nature and common to all people and cultures. (3-5)
5th Grade Transition - In collaboration with the AUSD Transition Counselors, lessons help 5th grade students prepare for Middle School.
Needs Based - Classroom lessons on a variety of topics depending on the need of the class, grade level, school.