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Elizabeth Barnett
Counselor
elizabeth.barnett@bullitt.kyschools.usPhone: 502-869-3414 (Direct Line)
Phone: 502-869-3400 (Front Office)
Fax: 502-538-8732
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
6415 Hwy 44 East
Mt. Washington, Ky. 40047
Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove
Elementary School
Elementary School
Counseling Program
Counseling Program
The public school system assists and aids parents in educating their child by offering a free, appropriate education. The Counseling Program is based on National Counseling Standards and our goal is that each student achieve growth and success in school. The counseling program in our school is available to help students, parents, and teachers develop positive learning experiences. The program consists of a variety of services and activities including individual and group counseling, parent and teacher consultation, classroom guidance, information services, referral assistance to other programs and services in the community, and student testing. The counselor is a certified professional with training in human development, learning theory, counseling, consulting, test and measurement, career development, research, and other areas.
The school counselor is responsible for developing, scheduling, and evaluating services of the program. Primary services of the counselor are to provide direct assistance to students in the school. For this reason, a major portion of the counselor's day is scheduled with services for the children. Counselor’s wear many different hats in the school system; here are some of the duties they perform:
Guidance Classes
Small Group Counseling Lessons
Individual Counseling Lessons
Building Assessment Coordinator for KPREP and ACCESS testing
English Language Learners - PSP Plans
Rosetta Stone Set-up. monitor
PBIS Coach
504 Chair
Speech ARC Chair - Speech Meetings are usually held on Friday; we are glad to find a different day/time if you have a need. Two Notices are sent to guardians.
Data Collection
Home Visits
Outreach
School Supply resources
Outside Counseling resources for parents -
Counseling in the school setting:
We know that how a child acts and reacts in public is a direct result of his/her environment, circumstances, and or mental and physical abilities.
A Counselor is the child’s advocate in school and that is what comes first; meaning the counselor loves all her children.
While a counselor does not discipline a child (that job goes to the principals in charge and is discussed with the guardian of the disciplined child and appropriate staff only.) the counselor may be required to teach or re-teach social skills to the student that was disciplined.
This is sometime hard for parents and even teachers to understand as they may misunderstand the lesson as a reward for the misbehaving child. If you have questions or concerns about this, please ask.
Also keep in mind, a counselor in the school setting has a large number of students so individual and small group counseling sessions only last 10-30 minutes; think of it as “light-weight” counseling. This should not take the place of your child seeing an outside counselor for hour long sessions if/when needed.
Core Curriculum or Counseling Classes (formerly Guidance Classes)
Core Curriculum or Counseling Classes (formerly Guidance Classes)
Our Librarian is gracious enough to share her space with me so guidance classes are in the Library. Each lesson is during one of the library special area times. The class is to help students learn specific information about themselves and their development and is instructional by nature; will focus on topics such as character education, self-concept, teamwork, development, study skills, friendship, health habits for mind and body, and careers. Students will receive classroom guidance once a month. Guidance Class Topics (Can vary depending on the needs of the school each year). The link below will take you to this years classes.
Consultation: Helping children develop to their fullest potential is best accomplished when people join together; with this in mind counselors consult with teachers and parents to plan appropriate services for individual students. These meetings focus on the needs of the child.
Small Group Counseling:
(2-6 students)
Group Counseling provides students an opportunity to share feelings, concerns, and coping skills with peers who are experiencing a similar situation. The sharing of feelings and the help children give one another is a very effective form of guided counseling a child can receive. These sessions are led by the counselor and meet once a week or every two weeks for a specific number of meetings. Student can be referred by school staff, parent, or self. Small group topics are various; could include the following:
Attendance issues
Friendship
Social Skills
self-esteem
Making new friends
grief/loss
Personal space
Stress coping skills
Anger Management
Divorce
Depending on the topic a permission form may come home to be signed for a student to participate in small group counseling programs. The first small group meeting is always about what confidentiality means and we revisit “confidential” at each session as a reminder.
Individual Counseling:
Individual Counseling:
This service is offered to address needs that are best served in a one-on-one setting. These sessions target a variety of educational and personal concerns. primary focus of individual counseling is to develop and implement a plan of action for a specific issue. The duration of the service is determined by the resolution of the initial problem or concern. Students can be referred to see the counselor by a guardian, teacher, another student (if they feel bullying is involved), or the student can just refer himself. The guardian or teacher can simply send me an E-mail, note, or phone call. The student will send a note to the counselor stating: student name, teacher name, room number, and a sentence stating the need (all this is discussed at our first guidance class.
Outside Resources
Outside Resources
First, start with your insurance company to see what they offer and where they suggest you go; I do have a list of local places other parents have tried and gave me positive feedback. If you would like this list call me.
Second, If you have passport or medicaid: Centerstone (formerly Seven Counties Services) -
130 S. Joe B. Hall Ave, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, 589-1100, 1-800-264-8799, 955-6447, 589-8070
In case of an emergency - for severe situations where a child has threatened suicide, to kill someone, or the behavior is so severe they cannot get control of themselves.
· Acute Child Services: 914 East Broadway, 589-8070
· Our Lady of Peace: Free assessment – 1800-451-3637
The Brook: 8521 LaGrange Rd. 1800-866-8876, 502-426-6380 or 1405 Browns Ln – 1-866-376-6085, 502-896-0495
On-Line Resources and resources for those who want help outside of the Louisville area:
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