Counseling Services at CCES

1. Counseling Services at CCES Mrs. Slatas and Mrs. Robinson

2. CCES Comprehensive Guidance Program • Follow American School Counseling Association (ASCA) guidelines and standards • Offer services through… - Monthly Classroom Guidance Lessons - Individual Counseling (as needed) - Group Counseling Sessions (as needed) - Consultation

3. Academic DevelopmentASCA National Standards for academic development guide school counseling programsto implement strategies and activities to support and maximize each student’sability to learn. • Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span. • Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college. • Standard C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.

4. Academic: Examples at CCES • Lessons- Listening/Following Directions Skills • Groups- Organization Group, Academic Self-Esteem • Individual- Choosing special programs offered in the county • Consultation- EMT/IEP Meetings

5. Career DevelopmentASCA National Standards for career development guide school counseling programsto provide the foundation for the acquisition of skills, attitudes and knowledgethat enable students to make a successful transition from school to the worldof work, and from job to job across the life span. • Standard A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. • Standard B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. • Standard C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work.

6. Career: Examples at CCES • Event- Career Day • Lessons- Interest Inventories

7. Personal/Social DevelopmentASCA National Standards for personal/social development guide school counselingprograms to provide the foundation for personal and social growth as studentsprogress through school and into adulthood. • Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. • Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals. • Standard C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

8. Personal/Social: Examples at CCES • Lessons: Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Character Education (3rd grade) • Individual: concerns from home that impact student performance at school. Issues with peers. • Groups: Divorce, Grief, Social Skills • Events: Kindness Counts Week

9. In Addition… Healthy Decisions • Lessons: Internet Safety, Peer Pressure • Events: Red Ribbon Week

10. There’s More… • 504 Case Manager • Provide resources for outside assistance with social/emotional concerns • Consult with staff and parents regarding any social or emotional concerns • SSL Coordinator for the 6th grade

11. Contact Us • Mrs. Slatas- 4th and 6th carol_m_slatas@mcpsmd.org • Mrs. Robinson- 3rd and 5th lauren_e_robinson@mcpsmd.org We move with the students from grade to grade Visit the Guidance section on the CCES website!