What are the Core Components of the Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program?
Classroom Guidance- Throughout the year, I will be visiting your child's classroom and will present guidance lessons. The guidance lessons will be about topics such as: feelings, social skills, organizational skills, study skills, test-taking skills, bullying, tolerance, drug awareness, and character education. Teachers may request additional topics based on their classroom needs.
Individual Counseling- I will provide individual counseling to help your child with any issues or concerns that he/she may be experiencing. Parental permission will be obtained for extended individual counseling. Please note that counseling is short-term, voluntary and confidential.
Small Group Counseling- Small groups are formed by the counselor on an as needed basis. Topics may include family transitions, grief and loss, strengthening social skills, building self-esteem and numerous others. Parental permission will be obtained prior to extended group counseling. Please note that counseling is short-term, voluntary and confidential.
Who can refer a student to the counselor?
Parents/legal guardians, teachers, administrators and/or the student requesting counseling
Services available to Parents/legal guardians
The counseling department also provides support for parents. Please check back soon for more information including links to helpful resources and specifics about parenting classes here at VRE.
Please do not hesitate to inform me of any issues that may affect your child's social/emotional or academic development. By working together and communicating effectively, we can better meet the needs of all students.