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Collaborating with your Counselor...
Collaborating with your Counselor...
Elementary school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills, who understand and promote success for today’s diverse students.
Elementary school counselors are educators uniquely trained in child development, learning strategies, self-management and social skills, who understand and promote success for today’s diverse students.
Social Emotional
Social Emotional
School counselors support students through:
School counselors support students through:
- Classroom Lessons
- Individual Counseling
- Small Group Counseling
- Crisis Response & Intervention
- Consultation & Collaboration
Academics
Academics
The work of elementary school counselors aligns with the school’s mission to support all students’ academic achievement as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. This alignment is accomplished through collaboration with the classroom teacher and multidisciplinary teams.
The work of elementary school counselors aligns with the school’s mission to support all students’ academic achievement as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. This alignment is accomplished through collaboration with the classroom teacher and multidisciplinary teams.
College and Career
College and Career
School Counselor are often the only individual in a school with an understanding of career theory, process and and training. Counselors are trained to address career development concerns across the life span. At the elementary level school counselors can help students create an awareness of different careers, expose students to the work of work , explore different careers and help students develop the soft skills that are needed to be successful in their career. Some soft skills would include but are not limited to: responsible, organized, strong work ethic, dependable, positive attitude, ability to get along with others, self motivated, honest, and effective communication skills.
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School Counselor Certification
School Counselor Certification
Did you know that School Counselors have a master’s or higher degree in school counseling from a state-approved school Counseling program, and they have been certified as a professional school counselor by the Florida Department of Education?
Did you know that School Counselors have a master’s or higher degree in school counseling from a state-approved school Counseling program, and they have been certified as a professional school counselor by the Florida Department of Education?
Their 60+ hour preparation program includes coursework in:
- counseling theories and techniques
- group counseling
- counseling for special populations
- learning, personality theory, and human development
- education and career development
- student assessment and appraisal
- consultation skills and techniques
- legal, ethical, and current issues
- principles, philosophy, organization and administration of guidance
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