Why Elementary School Counselors? 

• The elementary school years set the foundation for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners. Elementary school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe and respectful learning environment. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, elementary school counselors help their students achieve academic success, develop an understanding of career opportunities and develop social/emotional skills in response to issues they face. 

What services do Elementary School Counselors provide? 

• Direct Student Services:

  • Instruction- Classroom Guidance such as social skills, career, coping skills, test prep skills, etc.

  • Appraisal & Advisement - assessing student abilities, interests and achievement to help them make decisions about their future.

  • Counseling: Short-term individual & small-group counseling

• Indirect Student Services:

  • Consultation – share strategies supporting student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators and community organizations

  • Collaboration – work with other educators, parents and the community to support student achievement

  • Referrals – support for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information