WHO are Elementary School Counselors?
Elementary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. They provide proactive leadership that engages all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to help students achieve school success.
The elementary school counseling program is:
The elementary school counseling program is:
- Developmental, to address issues that students face at various stages during childhood and adolescence.
- Comprehensive, in that it benefits all students at a school.
- Proactive, in order to prevent problems before they arise or worsen.