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Phone: 319-558-2000
Website: www.cr.k12.ia.us
Educational Services Center @ Kingston
907 15th St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-1700
C E D A R R A P I D S C O MM U N I T Y
S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L G U I D A N C E A N D C O U N S E L I N G
CEDAR RAPIDS
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
♦ Students learn social and per-
sonal skills that help them be
successful both in and out of
school
♦ Students learn to manage their
emotions, express feelings ap-
propriately, and learn decision-
making skills
♦ Students feel safe and capable at
school
♦ Students learn study skills and
good work habits
♦ Students receive the support
they need to discover their
strengths
♦ Students, families, and teachers
receive supports to cope with a
large variety of issues
♦ Student barriers to learning are
addressed through a variety of
learning supports
B E C A U S E O F A S C H O O L C O U N S E L O R . . .
A � C O M P R E H E N S I V E , �A � C O M P R E H E N S I V E , �A � C O M P R E H E N S I V E , �A � C O M P R E H E N S I V E , �
D E V E L O P M E N T A L �D E V E L O P M E N T A L �D E V E L O P M E N T A L �D E V E L O P M E N T A L �
S C H O O L �S C H O O L �S C H O O L �S C H O O L �
C O U N S E L I N G �C O U N S E L I N G �C O U N S E L I N G �C O U N S E L I N G �
P R O G R A M � F O R � A L L �P R O G R A M � F O R � A L L �P R O G R A M � F O R � A L L �P R O G R A M � F O R � A L L �
S T U D E N T SS T U D E N T SS T U D E N T SS T U D E N T S ����
M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T
B E L I E F S
♦ All students have the right to be
treated with dignity and respect
♦ Counseling services are available
to all students
♦ Counseling programs promote the
development of skilled, independ-
ent, and healthy lifelong learners
♦ All students regardless of gender,
ethnicity, culture, race, socioeco-
nomic status, sexual orientation,
or special needs have a right to an
emotionally
and physically
safe learning
environment
To provide a comprehensive,
developmental, and preventative
school counseling program that
addresses the academic, career, and
personal social development of every
student.
D E V E L O P M E N T A L N E E D S
( C O N T . )
♦ Comprehensive developmental school
counseling programs provide educa-
tion, prevention, and intervention ser-
vices which are integrated into all as-
pects of children’s lives. Early identifi-
cation and the provision of supports for
children’s academic and personal / so-
cial needs are essential in removing
barriers to learning and promoting
academic achievement.
♦ The knowledge , attitudes, and skills
that students acquire in the areas of
academic, career, and personal / social
development during the elementary
years serve as the foundation for future
success.
♦ Works with building Social / Emo-
tional / Behavioral (SEB) teams to
develop and implement initiatives
building-wide.
♦ Consults and collaborates with fami-
lies, administrators, school staff, AEA
staff, community agencies, and other
resources to support students.
♦ Monitors data to facilitate student
success .
♦ Participates in leadership teams to
provide support and strategies to
close the achievement gap.
♦ Works directly with teachers, fami-
lies, and students to address barriers
to learning through providing appro-
priate learning supports
WH A T I S A N E L E M E N T A R Y
S C H O O L C O U N S E L O R ?
♦ A professional school counselor holds a
master’s degree and required state certifi-
cation in school counseling. Maintaining
certification includes on-going professional
development to stay current with school
counseling and the challenges facing to-
day’s students.
♦ A professional who adheres to the Ameri-
can School Counseling Association (ASCA)
Code of Ethics.
♦ A liaison with district and community agen-
cies.
♦ A person who acts as a support to students,
families, and staff.
WH A T D O E S A N E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L
C O U N S E L O R D O ?
♦ Presents guidance lessons to all students.
♦ Assists with academic supports.
♦ Provides intentional guidance in large
group, small group, or individual settings.
♦ Responsive in crisis situations.
E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L C O U N S E L O R S
Educational Services Center @ Kingston
907 15th St. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-1700
Phone: 319-558-2000
Website: www.cr.k12.ia.us
C E D A R R A P I D S C O MM U N I T Y
S C H O O L D I S T R I C T
♦ The elementary years are a time when stu-
dents begin to develop their academic self-
concept and their feelings of competence
and confidence as learners.
♦ Elementary students are developing deci-
sion-making, communication, and life skills,
as well as character values. It is also a time
when they develop and acquire attitudes
toward school, self, peers, social groups,
and family.
Developmental Needs of the
Elementary School-Aged Child