Academics
School Counseling










Benefits for
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Prepare students for the challenges of the 21stcentury through academic, career, and personal/social development.
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Relates educational program to future success.
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Facilitates career exploration and development.
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Develops decision-making and problem solving skills.
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Assists in acquiring knowledge of self and others.
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Enhances personal development.
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Assists in developing effective interpersonal relationship skills.
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Broadens knowledge of our changing world.
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Provides advocacy for students.
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Encourages facilitative, co-operative peer interactions.
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Assures equitable access to educational opportunities.
Benefits for
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Prepares children for the challenges of the 21st century through academic, career, and personal/social development.
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Provides support for parents in advocating for their child’s academic, career, and personal/social development.
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Develops a system for their child’s long range planning and learning.
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Increases opportunities for parent/school interaction.
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Enables parents to access school and community resources.








Benefits for
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Provides an interdisciplinary team effort to address student needs and educational goals.
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Provides skill development for teachers in classroom management, teaching effectiveness and effective education.
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Provides consultation to assist teachers in their guidance role.
Benefits for
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Integrates school counseling with the academic mission of the school.
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Provides a program structure with specific content.
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Assists administration to use school counselors effectively to enhance learning and development for all students.
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Provides a means of evaluating school counseling programs.
