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Guidance
Guidance
Classroom and group guidance lessons help students acquire skills in self-confidence development, motivation to achieve, decision-making, goal-setting, planning, problem-solving skills, interpersonal effectiveness, communication skills, cross cultural effectiveness, and responsible behavior.
We conduct periodical guidance lessons based on the American School Counselor Association and as required by the LISD Guidance & Counseling Services.
Topics include:
- 5th Graders Transition to Middle School
- Beginning of the Academic Year
- Bullying/Cyberbullying
- College & Career Exploration
- Character Education
- Friendship
- Feelings & Emotions
- Self-esteem
- Test Anxiety/Mindfulness
- Decision Making & Responsibility
- Drug Awareness (Red Ribbon Week Campaign)
Individual Planning
Individual Planning
Assists students in understanding and monitoring their own development. Working in individual, small and large group settings, and with the participation of parents, professional school counselors assist students in planning, monitoring, and evaluating educational, career, personal, and social goals.
Responsive Services
Responsive Services
Addresses the immediate concerns of students through prevention and intervention services. Students may self-refer for individual, group, and crisis counseling that is provided confidentially within legal and ethical standards. Parent and teacher consultation may result in referral to the school counselor or to district and/or community resources that can best address students’ needs.
System Support
System Support
Includes indirect activities intended to benefit the student. Such activities assist with the management and delivery of the comprehensive and developmental guidance and counseling program. Activities also include staff support services such as parent meetings, professional staff development, and school improvement planning and goal setting.
Sources:
A Model Comprehensive, Developmental Guidance and Counseling Program for Texas Public Schools A Guide for Program Development Pre-K-12th Grade (2004)
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