WHAT DO SCHOOL COUNSELORS DO?

Our counselors provide support for students and are often the first to recognize and address students’ social and emotional issues, career and academic needs. School counselors function as advocates, collaborators and leaders.

This is done primarily through a Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) aligned with our district’s vision, mission, school improvement goals and the Washington Multi-Tiered System of Supports Framework.

Assessing our Comprehensive School Counseling Program

  • Majority of counseling time spent in providing services to students 

  • Meet students’ needs by collecting and analyzing data

  • Engage in communication with administrators and community members about their work and results

Learn more by contacting your child’s school counselor or read more about the comprehensive school counseling program.

LESSONS

Teaching, co-teaching, and/or organizing lessons that address social and emotional development, academic development and/or career and college readiness

COUNSELING

Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention focused on mental health, grief or difficult transitions

STUDENT SUCCESS

Facilitating small groups focused on instruction and activities designed to improve student success

CONSULTING

Providing referrals to school and community resources, consulting with parents, guardians and other staff and providing academic advising and supports to meet students’ unique learning needs