The Department of School Counseling supports School Counselors in promoting, facilitating, and implementing a comprehensive school counseling plan through utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) approach that ensures every student receives School Counseling services universally and targeted and strategic interventions through small group and individual lessons, if needed.  

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of School Counseling is to implement and facilitate a district wide comprehensive school counseling program that support School Counselors is assisting ALL students in acquiring skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners. 

Our Vision

The Department of School Counseling provides support to School Counselors through training/professional development, advocacy, leadership, collaboration and systemic change to provide support and resources to service and assist in mitigating or eliminating barriers to meet the needs of all students. 

Comprehensive School Counseling Components

I. Curriculum

School counselors facilitate and implement classroom lessons and large group presentations that may reflect three areas of the curriculum: Personal/Social Development; Academic Development; and Career Development.  

II. Individual Planning

Students are individually guided by their school counselors toward academic and career success in a variety of ways. Academic excellence is promoted through individual meetings, classroom lessons, small group activities, and school-wide recognition. 

III. Responsive Services

A major portion of the School Counselor’s day is spent on Responsive Services. School counselors provide both individual and group counseling, however School Counselors do not provide therapy. Most individual work involves dealing with short-term issues. Group counseling topics depend upon the needs of the school and students. 

IV. System Support

School Counselors and the School Counseling Department staff are members of a large team – that of the school and the district. They engage in a number of activities to promote the excellence of the EBRPSS School District.