Elementary School Counselors Implement the Counseling Program by Providing:

School Counseling Curriculum

• Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills

• Goal setting and decision-making

• Career awareness, exploration and planning

• Education on understanding self and others Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills

• Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution

• Substance abuse education

• Multicultural/diversity awareness

Individual Student Planning

• Academic planning

• Goal setting/decision- making

• Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses

• Transition plans

Responsive Services

• Individual and small-group counseling

• Individual/family/school crisis intervention

• Conflict resolution

• Consultation/collaboration

• Referrals

System Support

• Professional development

• Consultation, collaboration and teaming

• Program management and operation

Elementary School Counselors Collaborate with:

Parents- Parent education; Communication/networking; Academic planning; College/career awareness programs; One-on-one parent conferencing

Teachers- Classroom counseling lessons/activities; Academic support, including learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically; Identification of students considered at-risk and implementation of interventions to enhance success

Administrators- School climate; Behavioral management plans; School-wide needs assessments; Student data and results; Student assistance team building

Students- Peer education; Peer support; Academic support; School climate; Leadership development; Crisis interventions; Referrals; Parenting classes; Support groups; Career education

​These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive