Students can be counseled individually or in small group settings. The counselor is also involved in classroom guidance . Classroom guidance lessons focus on some of the same topics that are listed in the counseling section. The counselor is also available to help facilitate classroom meetings.
Consultation is a very important role for the counselor.
The counselor may consult with parents in order to develop ideas that would benefit the child involved. The counselor consults with teachers and other staff members on a daily basis to receive and give updates on students' progress and to develop strategies to help students cope with difficulties. The counselor participates on the local screening and child study committees, a group of educators who work together to determine if special education services may be needed for a student. A counselor may also consult with outside agencies if the student is receiving services outside of the school setting. The counselor coordinates a number of activities and programs.