WELCOME Chapter 339 Advisory Council Members! March 18, 2015

Success in the New Economy by Kevin Fleming (9 min)…

November 19 th Recap…

Counseling & Career Services Overview

Mission : LTSD school counseling department provides a comprehensive and developmental school counseling program that addresses academic, career and personal/social needs of each student. In partnership with our schools, families and community, the school counselors support and inspire students to reach their fullest potential

K-12 Components: Individual/Group Counseling Classroom –based Guidance Lessons Crisis Intervention Academic Planning & Advisement High Stakes Testing Student File Management Consultation/Collaboration with Parents, Staff, Community & Business Partners Postsecondary & Career Counseling Services

Ways we connect with kids: Elementary : 30 –minute Guidance Lessons - 2x’s times per month – every classroom (Bullying, Learning Styles, Career Awareness, PSSA Prep, D&A Prevention, Conflict Resolution) Lunch Bunches – 3 sessions per day per counselor Lancer Code Training – 2x’s per year – all 700 kids Small Group Conflict Resolution Daily Individualized Counseling Sessions Orientation/Transition Programming (K, New, 5/6) Career Expo – (Grades 2-5) Parent Communication

Ways we connect with kids: Middle School : Small Group Conflict Resolution Daily Individualized Counseling Sessions Orientation/Transition Programming – (New, 5/6, 8/9) Small Group Sessions – 6 th Grade Social Media (Cyber Safety/Bullying) Comprehensive Career Development Programming – Integrated Curriculum (Brochure) – 8 th Grade Career Experts in the Classroom – 8 th Grade Futures Courses – (Teambuilding, Communication) Parent Communication

Ways we connect with kids: High School : Daily Individualized Counseling Sessions Transition Programming – New, 8/9, 12/13 4 -Year Academic Plans Personalized Scheduling Appointment – Every Student Lycoming Career & Technology Center Advisement Signs of Suicide – 9 th Grade New Student Groups/9 th Grade Boys Groups Diagnostic Hamlet – Mental Health Awareness Junior Meeting – Every Junior (Parent invited) Cross-Age Teaching Program – 6 th grade & HS Students Monthly Senior Newsletter College Application Process/Financial Aid Services Comprehensive Career Development Program – 9-12 Parent Communication

2015 – 16 Goals…

Where do we go from here