The school counselor at Ashland Elementary School implements a comprehensive guidance program that includes classroom lessons covering self-understanding, relationships, safety, academics, and careers. The counselor also provides responsive services like individual and group counseling, consultation, and referrals. Additionally, the counselor supports the overall program through management, evaluation, professional development, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the community to meet the academic, personal, and career needs of all students.

1. Missouri Comprehensive Guidance Program Sharon Horton Ashland Elementary School

2. What does a counselor do?

3. Guidance Lessons That I Teach in the Classroom Will Cover These Topics: Understanding Self and Others Respecting Individual and Group Differences Personal Safety Skills Academic Success Career Awareness & Exploration Conflict Mediation

4. Responsive Services I address the immediate needs and concerns of students Activities Include: Individual Counseling Small Group Counseling Consultation Referral

5. System Support Includes program, staff, and school support activities and services. Activities Include: Program Management Program, Personnel, and Results Evaluation Fair-Share Responsibilities Professional Development Staff & Community Relations Consultation & Outreach Committee Participation Community Research & Development

6. Individual Planning I assist students in planning, monitoring, and managing their academic, personal, and career development.

7. A Fully Implemented Guidance Program in Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, Administration Supports the needs of all students Enhances academic success Provides for student individual and occupational planning Promotes a positive and safe learning environment Provides for program accountability