Role of the Counselor

The role of the middle school counselor is to foster student independence and responsibility and to assist the student in taking an active role in his/her learning. The counselor also facilitates communication between school, home, and student to promote self-advocacy, self-monitoring, and academic success

Middle school counselors implement the counseling program by providing:

School Counseling Curriculum

• Academic Coaching
• Organizational, study, and test-taking skills 
• Education in understanding self and others 
• Coping strategies 
• Peer relationships and effective social skills 
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution 
• Career awareness, exploration, and planning
  
   

Individual Student Planning

• Goal-setting/decision- making 
• Academic planning  
• Education in understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses
• Transition planning

Responsive Services

• Individual and small group counseling 
• Individual/family/school crisis intervention
• Peer facilitation
• Consultation/collaboration 
• Referrals
   

System Support

• Professional development 
• Consultation, collaboration and teaming 
• Program management and operation