School Counselors in elementary schools work as partners for student achievement to address the social/emotional, academic, college and career readiness needs of each student. The school counselor develops a comprehensive program based on the school counseling standards from the Florida Frameworks and the ASCA National Model with input from the school and community. Each school counseling program is data based and designed to meet the unique needs of the school population.

How is a school counseling program delivered?

• Classroom instruction

• Targeted small group counseling

• Individual student planning

• Responsive services

• School-wide efforts

• Collaboration and consultation with students, staff and the school community

How are students different because of the school counseling program?

• Students acquire knowledge, social skills, positive attitudes toward self and learning.

• Student attendance, behavior and academic achievement improve.

Links and Resources to Support Academic Success:

• Get the Achieve3000 App for iPad and explore apps for iReady.

• Tips for Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences.

• Explore the Talent Identification Programs offered by Duke University for academically talented students.

Links and Resources to Promote Career Exposure and College Readiness Education: 

• Parent Primer on Career Exploration - Read about why career exploration is critical at the elementary level.

• Visit kids.gov to play educational games and watch videos.

• Visit My Career Shines to explore college and career options.

• Visit MyFuture.com to explore college, career, and military opportunities.

Links and Resources to Support Social and Emotional Learning and Developmental Needs:

• Here is a list of tips for parents of anxious children.

• Read this Scholastic article on anger management for children and find some effective calm down tools here.