• Every student can learn, and every student can succeed.

• Every student should have access to and opportunity for a high-quality education.

• Every student should graduate from high school prepared for postsecondary opportunities.

• Every student should have access to a comprehensive school counseling program.

• Effective school counseling is a collaborative process involving school counselors, students, families, teachers, administrators, other school staff and education stakeholders.

• School counselors are leaders in the school, district, state and nation.

•  Comprehensive school counseling programs promote and enhance student academic, career and social/emotional outcomes

All Wilson students are world-class citizens with knowledge and passion to lifelong learning possessing exceptional character traits, and fulfilling their unique hopes and dreams. 

The school counseling program at Wilson Arts Integration Elementary provides equitable access to all students with data-based, intentional activities and multi-tier interventions to ignite love of learning, self-awareness and problem-solving, helping Wilson students to become world-class citizens The comprehensive school counseling program is driven by systematic changes through collaboration with all stakeholders at school and its community, advocating for all students to learn and grow academically, socially and personally. 

School counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, school counselors create a school culture of success for all. The program focus is based on the school's academic, attendance and discipline data. 

Per ASCA National Model, a minimum of 80% of time recommended for direct and indirect student services and 20% or less in program planning and school support

Comprehensive Counseling programs include the following:

• Instruction or "Classroom Counseling": School counselor guides and teaches the district approved curriculum to all students. OKCPS uses Second Step curriculum to promote Social-Emotional learning for all elementary students. Teachers may request other topics as needed such as bullying prevention, anger management, friendship, etc. 

• Individual short-term Counseling/Advisement: Some students needs more of this short-term one-on-one counseling during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations (for example, being new to the school, grandparent just passes away, loss of pet, conflict with classmates, academic struggles, test anxiety, etc.) Students can request to see the counselor or be referred by his/her teachers or parents. 

School counselors do not provide therapy or long-term counseling in schools. However, school counselor can refer and share resources if longer counseling or mental health support  is needed. 

•  Group Counseling: Students with similar needs will be invited to participate in small group counseling. It is another form of instruction offered in a small group setting. The groups are offered based on needs for various concerns such as death, divorce, anger, self-esteem, peer relations, etc. Parents, teachers, school staff can refer the students.

• Immediate Student Support: Temporarily assist a student directly, using one-on-one support in the classroom, hallway or in other area. We all have bad days and a break or a pause in a different environment can turn a day around. This occurs as needed.

• Community Resources and Referrals: Areas of support include food, clothing, school supplies, medical/dental, housing information, and outside counseling. 

 If you have question or concerns about the counseling services, please notify the school office at 405-587-7100 or email kkacers@okcps.org.