School Counseling Program
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D. Perkins offers a comprehensive school counseling program to all
students. Our School Counselor, Becky Kohler, provides in school
services on Fridays. The program aligns with standards from the American
School Counseling Association (ASCA). The goal of our school counseling
program is to help students reach their full potential, socially,
emotionally, and academically. A school counseling program achieves this
goal through offering the following services: Curriculum
- The school counselor offers classroom lessons on a rotating basis.
Classroom activities are categorized into units that promote the
personal/social development, academic development and career awareness
of all students. Curriculum is developmental and based on student needs.
The school counselor may teach or co-teach skills, provide support
and/or resources for classroom teachers to teach skills, and coordinate
classroom lessons from outside agencies to enhance learning. Possible
topics include; personal safety, career explorations, media literacy,
bully proofing, solving problems, accepting differences, etc. Counseling
- When appropriate, the student and counselor meet individually or in a
small group to focus on problem solving or personal development.
Individual and small group counseling can be initiated by request of a
parent, a teacher, an administrator, an outside professional, or the
child's own request. Parent permission is requested. Consultation
& Coordination - A school counselor meets with staff, families and
outside agencies as needed. The counselor facilitates services within
the school and acts as a link to community resources and services. Becky
can be reached via email for questions or support at
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