1. Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program
Sharon Horton
Ashland Elementary School

2. What does a counselor do?

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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