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THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

 

Lori Morin, School Counselor

Washington Elementary

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (AM)

412-344-2145

Jefferson Elementary

 Monday, Wednesday, Friday (PM)

412-344-2167

LMorin@MTLSD.net

 

What is Elementary School Counseling?

The Elementary school counseling program is a comprehensive, developmental and systematic program of services based on national standards offered to children in the school environment.  Services are provided by a state certified, professionally trained counselor.  Program services focus on improving developmental and situational concerns related to learning. 

(Myrick, 1997; Gladding, 2000; ASCA 2005)

 

The Elementary School Counselor…

!    Teaches classroom guidance lessons

!    Facilitates short-term small group counseling

!    Provides immediate and short-term individual counseling

!    Works collaboratively with teachers and staff

!    Consults with parents

!    Provides information and/or referrals for community resources to families

 

Classroom Guidance Lessons…

Every classroom participates in regular classroom guidance lessons.  Lesson topics address academic, personal/social and career national standards developed by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).  

      Kindergarten-Cooperation Skills

      1st Grade-Social Skills

      2nd Grade-Self Management Skills

      3rd Grade-Conflict Resolution Skills and Study Skills

      4th Grade-Bully Prevention

      5th Grade-Relationship Skills, Leadership Skills and Middle School Transition

Literature, games, artwork and discussion are incorporated to teach these life-long interpersonal skills!

 

Small Group and Individual Counseling Lessons…

Students may participate in short term small group or individual counseling lessons for a variety of topics based on parent, teacher or administrative referral.  Participation requires parental consent.  Referrals for community recourses are also available.

 

 

 

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