FCPS K-12 school counseling programs strive to empower students to become independent and productive individuals through a developmentally age-appropriate program providing academic, social, emotional, and college and career counseling services. The belief that all students can achieve academic success is a touchstone of the program.
All students in FCPS have the opportunity to work with a state-certified school counselor. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group, or individual counseling.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-counseling-services
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/administrators/role-of-the-school-counselor.aspx
FCPS school social workers are committed to assessing and addressing those social, emotional, and behavioral factors that may stand in the way of students realizing their promise. They apply social work principles and methodologies in the educational environment with the primary goal of removing barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling his or her academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-social-work-services
Lead students and staff members in a variety of initiatives and projects to address academic, mental health, and behavioral needs of our students. Such duties include: Club sponsorship/involvement, mental health and wellness activities, mentoring, wellness screenings, student ambassador programs, interact with students daily, both individually and in small groups, to develop academic, social, and life skills, member of crisis teams, which intervene as necessary when schools are impacted by a traumatic event.
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-psychology-services