Partnering for Success

By Cyndi McCreaSchool Counselor

Evergreen Mill ElementaryNovember 7, 2007

Guidance Programs

Child-centered, developmental and preventive

Guidance services are inclusive and respectful of differences in gender, religion, ethnicity, race, ability, handicapping condition, and age.

Counselors "ACE" it for student success:Advocate, Collaborate, Empower!

Advocate for policies and practices that enhance the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students

Collaborate among educators, parents or guardians, and the community to provide leadership which helps facilitate a safe, supportive and challenging learning environment.

Empower students with the confidence to work cooperatively and respectfully with others, to achieve academic success, and to become responsible, critical thinkers and productive citizens of an ever-changing society.

A, B, C’sAcademicBehavioral (Personal/Social)

Career

Academic School expectations How to ask for help when needed Cooperative work in small and large groups Individual effort, hard work, and persistence Initiative and positive attitude Time management and organizational skills Study skills Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses Middle school preparation

Behavior (Personal/Social) Good manners and respectful behavior towards others How to to make and keep friends Identify resource people in the school and community and

understand how to seek their help Character traits Diversity awareness Short and long term goals Decision making and problem solving strategies Understand change as a part of growth Identify the emotional and physical dangers of substance

use and abuse Peer pressure strategies

Careers Goal setting Understand the concept of job and career Teamwork and working towards a common goal Understand that behaviors such as punctuality, courtesy, proper

dress and proper language are essential to current and future success

Individual effort, hard work and persistence to achievement Individual initiative and teamwork Identify hobbies and interests Recognize that the changing workplace requires lifelong learning Career exploration

• Paws in Jobland

• Virginia View

Guidance

Lesson every two weeks. Meet Loudoun Guidance Objectives Incorporate grade level Standards of

Learning Consult with teachers for additional

topics relevant to individual classes

Small Group Counseling STAR Lunches

• Focus on character traits

• One meeting per student

• Student requests

• During grade level lunch time Topical Small Groups

• 4 -8 weeks, 30 minutes per week

• Scheduled during lunch or beginning/end of the day (work with teachers for best times)

• Focus on specific topics such as friendship skills, study skills, feelings, problem solving

• Parent permission required

Individual Counseling

Talk About Its • One time

• Student requests

• Usually short term problem solving – friends, study strategies, feelings

• Goal: student generated solutions

Individual Counseling• Weekly; 15-20 minutes

• Parent permission

• Help student be successful at school, not “therapy”

Consultations Teachers

• Strategies for classroom and individuals

• Coordinate times and schedules

• Plan lessons

Parents• Information about student that might impact their

day

• Meet with teacher to create plans for success

• Provide outside referrals, if needed

More Information

Guidance Website Newsletters Email

• Cyndi.McCrea@loudoun.k12.va.us

• Ellen.Koch@loudoun.k12.va.us

Phone (571)252-2902