What are School Counselors?

School counselors are credentialed educators with a Masters Degree in School or Educational Counseling and a Pupil Personnel Service Credential (PPSC).

School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. They lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan. 

What services do School Counselors provide?

• Individual Counseling (short-term)*

• Small Group Counseling

• Classroom Lessons in Social-Emotional Learning 

• Parent Consultations

• Parent Workshops

• Restorative Practices/Circles

• Conflict Resolution

• Referrals to Outside Service Providers

• Collaboration with Teachers, Admin, and Staff

• Schoolwide Programming (Second Step & Character Strong)

*Please note that school counselors are not licensed therapists and therefore cannot provide long term therapy for students. If this is a need that your student may have, the counseling team at ICIA will help connect you to outside referrals*