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
Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
Substance abuse education
Multicultural/diversity awareness
Academic planning
Goal setting/decision- making
Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
Transition plans
Individual and small-group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals
Professional development
Consultation, collaboration and teaming
Program management and operation
Elementary School Counselors collaborate with the following and regarding:
Parents/Family: Parent education, Communication/networking, Academic planning, College/career awareness programs, One-on-one parent conferencing, Interpretation of assessment results
Teachers: Classroom guidance activities, Academic support, including learning style assessment and education to help students succeed academically, Classroom speakers, At-risk student identification 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, Community/Job shadowing, service learning, Crisis interventions, Referrals, Support groups, College and Career education
Ongoing Activities
Skyward updates
Attendance phone calls
Behavior MTSS meetings
Monthly Newsletter for Parents
Monthly Newsletter for Staff
Friday/Weekend food distribution from local churches
Update Campus Counseling Webpage as needed
Direct Student Services: Individual Planning & Responsive Services & System Support (e.g. small groups, parent communication, etc.)
Review & Respond to Gaggle Alerts
Complete the District Data Collection Form for Counselor/LCSW/LSSP (when necessary)
Time tracker log
Attend 504 Meetings upon request
Investigate Bullying Allegations & Follow District & Campus Protocol
Provide Attendance Support (Complete Target 5 Data)
Host School Counseling Advisory Council meetings
Provide Behavior Support
Participate in district crisis team as needed
Report Suspected Child Abuse and/or Neglect to CPS (when necessary)
Purposefull People Lesson & Guidance Planning
Attend weekly Campus Admin/Leadership and/or DLL Meetings
Support staff wellness
July:
GCISD Elementary School PLC - July 26
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - July 25
Complete Required District FLEX Trainings
Complete Required Open-Enrollment District Benefits Selections
Master Schedules in Skyward
August:
Nuts & Bolts Campus Training for Staff (Professional Development Day)
Skyward Master Schedule
Purposefull People Theme: Empathy
School Supply Distribution (Back to School Fair/as needed on campus)
Meet the Teacher campus event
Campus professional development
Counselor professional development: Master Schedule Training, PLC - planning
September:
GCISD College & Career Night (High Schools) - community event
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Sept. 18
Guidance Theme: Kindness/Kindness
Mentor/PAL/BBBS programs: student pairings meet with mentor groups
National College Colors Day September 1
October:
Red Ribbon Week- campus-wide
“Unity Day” - campus-wide
“Stomp Out Bullying” - campus-wide
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Oct. 12
LSSSCA Conference (optional)
Guidance Theme: Respect
Bully Awareness Month
November:
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Nov. 7
Guidance Theme: Gratitude
Holiday Help: Food Drive/GRACE Christmas Cottage
December:
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Dec. 7
Guidance Theme: Cooperation
Holiday Help: Food drive/GRACE Christmas Cottage
GCISD Health & Wellness Expo
January:
Play it Safe (PK-5th)
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Jan. 3
Guidance Theme: Perseverance
Begin 5th to 6th grade transition (e.g. fifth grade teacher meeting with district, begin AVID nominations, etc.)
February:
School Counselor Awareness/Appreciation
“Random Acts of Kindness” Day - campus-wide
5th to 6th Grade “Showcase” Night
Middle School Counselors Visit Elementary Schools in Feeder Pattern
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - Feb. 19
TSCA Conference (optional)
Guidance Theme: Honesty
5th Grade Parent Meeting about Middle School
March:
Finalize Course Selections for 5th to 6th grade transition
AVID Ambassador visits to each elementary campus
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - March 21
Guidance Theme: Respect
April:
Host AVID applicant interviews with zoned middle school
Support STAAR testing
Guidance Theme: Courage
May:
Grade-level Award Ceremonies
GCISD District Monthly Counselors’ Meeting - May Guidance Theme: Creativity
College, Career, and Military Awareness campus event
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