The EC - Elementary Counseling Program is designed to meet the students'
educational and emotional needs, by providing services and developmental
programs that address social-emotional development and academic progress.
The services offered are testing, counseling (individual, small
groups, whole class), organization and coordination of Student Support
Team (SST) meetings and guidance to parents and teachers.
Benefits of the Counseling Services
Benefits of School Counseling Services Based Upon the National Standards
Comprehensive developmental school counseling services positively impact
students, parents, teachers, administrators, boards of education, other
student services personnel, school counselors, business, and industry.
BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS:
1. Prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century through
academic, career, and personal/social development.
2. Relates educational program to future success.
3. Facilitates career exploration and development.
4. Develops decision-making and problem solving skills.
5. Assists in acquiring knowledge of self and others.
6. Enhances personal development.
7. Assists in developing effective interpersonal relationship skills.
8. Broadens knowledge of our changing world.
9. Provides advocacy for students.
10. Encourages facilitative, co-operative peer interactions.
11. Fosters resiliency factors for students.
12. Assures equitable access to educational opportunities.
BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS:
1. Provides an interdisciplinary team effort to address student needs
and educational goals.
2. Provides skill development for teachers in classroom management,
teaching effectiveness, and affective education.
3. Provides consultation to assist teachers in their guidance role.
