Washington Township Public Schools
School Counseling

Welcome to WTPS School Counseling!

School Counselors

Our School Counselors have Master's Degrees and are professionally educated to assist all students in the three domains of school counseling: academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development. Click here for the American School Counselor Association description of the school counselor. Under Multi-Tiered System of Supports, direct counseling services include: school-wide activities, classroom lessons, individual planning or counseling, group counseling sessions, referral to resources.

Transitional Coach (TC) 

We place Transitional Coaches in all of the middle schools and high school to bridge critical service gaps. These professionals, trained in counseling, social work, and related fields, help students navigate challenges such as academic underperformance, bullying, negative peer influences, grief, low self-esteem, and more.

Working collaboratively with school counselors, administrators, and staff, Transitional Coaches support the whole child. They deliver an evidence-based curriculum that builds respect for authority, goal-setting skills, assertive communication, substance-use resistance, cultural respect, self-worth, and effective coping strategies for trauma, stress, and anxiety.

Our service is accessible, inclusive, and entirely free for students, families, and schools without affecting insurance plans or premiums. By aligning with school and district missions, our program strengthens individual student outcomes while improving overall school climate, creating a supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Department Vision/Mission
The School Counselors are Building Better People by helping all students achieve school success and
plan for their future.