The School Counselor s Role

School Counselor's Role
Marjorie Sutton, School Counselor
RH Dana Elementary

Some people wonder…
What do school counselors DO?

School Counseling Programs Are About

RESULTS!
How are students different as a result of the school counseling program?

General Goals of the
School Counseling Program
 Support

the school’s academic mission
 Ensure equity and access for every student
 Provide personal/social support for students, family, and staff

School Counselors Affect Change In
Students:

AQUIRE

IMPROVE

Knowledge

Attendance

Skills

Behavior

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Attitude

Academic

Achievement

Research shows that school counselors are effective in:
 Improving

academic achievement
 Decreasing inappropriate behaviors
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Preventing school violence
Reducing bullying
Classroom disturbances

 Increasing

productive on-task behaviors
 Preventing student suicides
 Preventing students from dropping out

More research shows they are…
 Enhancing

students’ career development
 Teaching conflict management
 Having better relationships with teachers
 Increasing positive attitudes toward school
 Believing education is important to their future CUSD Elementary Counselors
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3-year Grant, 5 counselors
Specific Requirements
 50 identified (indiv, group, goals)
 Life Skills (classroom guidance)
 Parent education
 Crisis intervention
 Meet w/parents
 Continuing Education
Goals
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Reduce student/counselor ratio
Reduce # of discipline referrals & suspensions
Increase attendance
Increase scores on state/district tests

ASCA National Model

ASCA National Model

How School Counselors Spend their Time
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Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Consulting & Collaborating w/Teachers, Parents,
Administrators, Students, other Counselors
Build Relationships
Crisis Situations
Conflict Mediation
Classroom guidance
Parent Education
Referrals
Maintain Confidentiality

Confidentialit y! Confidentialit y! Confidentialit y! So how do I send a