Many improvements have been adopted to improve communication between counselors and teachers, counselors and parents, and counselors and students. Inclusion of counselors in team-meetings at the middle level. Focused emphasis on meeting the specific needs of students who are transitioning between grade levels and schools. Elimination of a duty period for counselors, enabling them to spend more time with students during the school day. Improved alignment of practices, policies and procedures within schools and across the district.
Guidance counselors provide an essential link between students, parents and teachers.
We encourage parents to reach out to their child s guidance counselor whenever they have a question or concern. Ms. Valerie D Aguanno, Director of Instructional Technology met with members of the Board of Education on Thursday, April 6 to discuss the status of the district s technology plan and budget implications for next year. With a few exceptions, most of the classroom equipment is operational at this time. Bell Atlantic should complete Internet connections at Bowling Green and Parkway Elementary Schools within two to four weeks. The district continues to focus on staff development and is providing ongoing group workshops, individualized training at the school site, in-class support and modeling, and after school professional circles focused on student needs and technology implementation.