Idlewood Elementary School Counseling Program

School Counseling Mission Statement

   The mission of the Idlewood Elementary School Counseling Program is to provide a comprehensive developmental counseling program that will enable all students, regardless of individual differences, to acquire the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary for academic, career, and personal/social development. Professional School Counselors provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement.

   Working with the students, staff, parents, and community members, the school counselors will facilitate a positive and supportive program that will ensure a school community that is a safe, healthy, and a nurturing environment for all.

School Counseling Philosophy

The counselors at Idlewood Elementary believe:

• All students can learn
• All students have a right to learn in a safe and nurturing environment
• All students’ dignity and culture is respected and valued
• All students have the right to participate in the school counseling program
• Parents, teachers, and the community must work together for the good of our students
• The counseling program uses data to plan intentional guidance activities as well as to advocate for change in the system
• The counseling program seeks improvement each year based on results data
• Counselors abide by the professional ethics of guidance and counseling by the American School Counselor Association

 The Counselors:

• Talk to students about their problems or concerns
• Consult with parents, administration, staff, and the community
•  Lead small groups
•  Provide classroom guidance