Elementary Counselors are…

• Masters degrees certified and are fully certified professional counselors.
• Members of student support teams.
• Child advocates.
• Liaisons between home, school and the community.

Elementary Counselors provide…

• Developmental classroom guidance lessons focusing on:
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    Understanding of self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and effective social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and study skills, career awareness and substance abuse.
  • Classroom management strategies.
    Proactive/preventive programming.
  • Individual and small group counseling.
  • Positive leadership, encouraging a safe, nurturing environment.
  • Consultations with parents, staff and community agencies.

Counselors can help when…

• Social, emotional and behavioral issues interfere with academic success.
• Family or community crises impact students and staff.
• Parents need information and support with the challenging job of raising children.

Students meet with their elementary counselors by…

• Teacher or staff referral
• Self-referral
• Parent referral
• Peer Referral
• Counselor initiated referral

EASD Elementary Counselors offer individual and small group experiences dealing with…

• Social Skills
• Study Skills
• Self-Esteem
• Conflict Resolution
• Family Changes
• Behavior Modification