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Counseling Program and Services
ABOUT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling Services supports counselors and administrators in implementing high quality counseling programs that promote student achievement. School counselors are proactive educators who facilitate the positive academic, career, personal/social and emotional development of students and provide interventions which remove barriers to learning. The counseling department expects equitable and accessible services for all students and families.
Administrative/Consultative Services:
- Assist principals/administrators with the counselor appraisal process
- Provide support, training, and direction to counselors
- Conduct Spot Observation for School Counselors
- Higher Education Initiatives:
- Assist counselors in developing a college-going culture in the school
- Conduct Senior Records Review for accuracy
- Provide specific training on graduation requirements, dual credit, AP
- Advanced Measures, course planner, etc.
- Coordinate District-wide Events/Initiatives:
- District-wide College Fair
- Texas Scholars College Fair
- Own the Turf – College Career Conference
- Student Handbook
- Anti-Bullying Prevention Program
- Crisis Intervention Services:
- Respond to crises as requested
- Assure training on bullying, internet safety, suicide and violence risk assessment and the reporting process
- Help counselors access resources and services for students and families
- Counseling Program Development Services:
- Provide resources to monitor the progress of students who are at risk
- Provide guidance lessons to ensure that the state mandates are provided for all students
- Promote positive relations with the community concerning counselor efforts