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