CYPRESS SPRINGS ELEMENTARY

School counselors are a vital part of a school's overall educational team. They provide both direct services (such as direct instruction in the counseling curriculum, appraisal and assessment, and counseling) and indirect services (such as consultation, collaboration, and referrals) to support students in achieving success in all domains of their lives. The elementary school years are a critical time in child development. School counselors provide support to children as they navigate their home, school, and social lives during this critical time. In essence, school counselors help children gain the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to be successful students and, eventually, successful citizens. Click here for more information on the essential role of elementary school counselors in the 21st century.

As we navigate these uncertain times, we want to make sure our students have access to our school counseling program whether they are participating in traditional in-person learning or our virtual school program. For this reason, we are currently working to be able to soon provide telehealth services for our students. It is important to note that Lincoln Parish Schools believe in the importance of synchronous communication with regard to telehealth services (e.g. video-conferencing and, to a lesser extent, phone calls) rather than asynchronous communication methods for providing services (e.g. emails and text messages). Please click here to review the National Board for Certified Counselors Policy Regarding the Provision of Distance Professional Services.