School Counseling @ CAE 

Maricarmen Saldana, M.Ed.

maricarmen.saldana@rrps.net

505-338-2320 x57109


Ashley Berry, LSC

ashley.berry@rrps.net

505-338-2320 x 57001


                                                                     Resources for students and families in immediate need

Rio Rancho Police Department- 505-891-7226 OR 911

NM Crisis and access line- 1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255

Crisis text line- 741741

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

We use proactive strategies by focusing supporting appropriate behaviors by proactively setting expectations and celebrating students SOARing. We seek to have appropriate behavior be the norm for all students.

https://www.pbis.org  


School Counseling Plan Overview

The school counseling program at Cielo Azul Elementary School strives to empower each student through social-emotional learning. We are dedicated to assist students in their academic success, well-being, and personal development. 

Aligning with the mission of Rio Rancho Public Schools, the school counseling plan provides  developmentally appropriate activities for students with specific attention on being a responsible community member through the Listen, Learn and Lead model.

School Counselor's can provide opportunities for:

Individual counseling

Small groups

Classroom lessons

504 Plans

Supporting at-risk students

Behavior interventions

Parent and teacher consultation

Snack Sack

Clothing closet

Holiday assistance