Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program Sharon Horton Ashland Elementary School

What does a counselor do?

Guidance Lessons That I Teach in the Classroom Will Cover These Topics: Understanding Self and Others Respecting Individual and Group Differences Personal Safety Skills Academic Success Career Awareness & Exploration Conflict Mediation

Responsive Services I address the immediate needs and concerns of students Activities Include: Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Consultation Referral

System Support Includes program, staff, and school support activities and services. Activities Include: Program Management Program, Personnel, and Results Evaluation Fair-Share Responsibilities Professional Development Staff & Community Relations Consultation & Outreach Committee Participation Community Research & Development

Individual Planning I assist students in planning, monitoring, and managing their academic, personal, and career development.

A Fully Implemented Guidance Program in Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Administration Supports the needs of all students Enhances academic success Provides for student individual and occupational planning Promotes a positive and safe learning environment Provides for program accountability