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Lori Morin, School Counselor
LMorin@mtlsd.net


Jefferson
Elementary

 Monday, Wednesday, Friday (PM)

412-344-2167


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

Please contact your school counselor if you have any concerns
                   about your child regarding:

       *Family changes (Moving, illness, death, divorce or separation)
       *Sudden changes in classroom performance
       *Sudden changes in behavior at school or home
        *Peer relationships
        *Self concept
 

 

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!


Examples of Topics Addressed During Classroom, Small Group &
Individual Counseling Activities 

Academic Development
    Listening
    Organization skills
    Study Skills
    Setting goals
    Test preparation
    Middle School preparation
    Stress Management

Personal/Social Development
    Social/Friendship Skills
    Communication skills
    Identification/expression of feelings
    Individual Differences
    Decision-making skills
    Conflict resolution skills
    Character Development



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.



Washington
Elementary

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (AM)

412-344-2145

 

 

 

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