Highland’s School Psychologist/Learning Facilitator is…

• A certified school psychologist, reading specialist & elementary teacher.
• A member of student support teams.
• A child advocate.
• A liaison between home, school and the community.

Highland’s School Psychologist/Learning Facilitator provides…

• Developmental classroom guidance lessons focusing on:
  • 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.

The school psychologist 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 the school psychologist by…

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

Highland Elementary School has partnered with community resources to provide small group counseling experiences:

• Compass Mark of Lancaster
• The YWCA of Lancaster