What Does An Elementary Counselor Do?
Lakeshore's Comprehensive School Guidance and Counseling Program
Mission:
The guidance and counseling program of Lakeshore Public Schools, integrated within
the district's curriculum, is committed to the development of the whole child:
academically, socially and emotionally as students are empowered to become
life-long learners and responsible citizens.
A comprehensive school counseling program:
A school counselor is an educator who:
Lakeshore's Comprehensive School Guidance and Counseling Program
Mission:
The guidance and counseling program of Lakeshore Public Schools, integrated within
the district's curriculum, is committed to the development of the whole child:
academically, socially and emotionally as students are empowered to become
life-long learners and responsible citizens.
A comprehensive school counseling program:
- serves all students
- includes large and small group counseling
- incorporates individual counseling
- works with all stakeholders: parents, teachers, and community
- is proactive in it's approach
- acknowledges that diversity and individual differences are valuable to all
A school counselor is an educator who:
- Advocates for the student at school.
- Provides Individual and Small Group Counseling
- Works with teachers and parents to provide helpful suggestions and support for children’s needs.
- Provides Classroom Guidance for every class.
- Helps in identifying academic and social/emotional needs of children.
- Helps children understand themselves and others.
- Provides information about community resources that would benefit children.
- Makes referrals to outsides agencies.
- Provides parents with resources and information.