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Counselor Responsibilities

Responsive Services

Addresses the immediate concerns of students

Purpose - Prevention, intervention

Topics Addressed

Academic Concerns
School-related Concerns - tardiness, absences and truancy, misbehavior, school-avoidance, dropout prevention
Relationship Concerns
Physical/Sexual/Emotional Abuse
Grief/Loss/Death
Substance Abuse
Family Issues
Sexuality Issues
Coping with Stress

Counselor Role

Individual Planning

Assists students in planning, monitoring, and managing their personal and career development

Purpose - Student educational and occupational planning, decision-making, and goal-setting

Topics Addressed

Educational - Course Selection, Transitioning: grade to grade; school to school; school to work, Multiple-Year Plan, Financial Aid Available
Career - Knowledge of Career Opportunities, Career Awareness, Interest Inventories, Career Shadowing, Work Habits
Personal-Social - Setting Personal Goals, Self-Improvement Planning

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Guidance Curriculum

Provides guidance content in a systematic way to all students

Purpose - Student awareness, skill development, and application of skills needed in everyday life

Areas and Activities Addressed

Career Planning and Exploration, Career Awareness, Career Exploration
Knowledge of Self and Others, Self-Concept, Conflict Resolution, Personal Responsibilities, Peer Friendship, Decision-Making Skills, Substance Abuse Prevention Program, Cross-Cultural Understandings
Educational and Vocational Development, Planning Programs of Study, Pre-Employment Skills, Job Preparation, Post High School Decision Making (transitioning)

Counselor Role

System Support

Includes program, staff, and school support activities and services

Purpose - Program delivery and support

Process/Procedures

Counselor Role