Skills are developed in working effectively with teachers, parents, and other school staff. Leadership practices which promote teamwork and increase accountability in counseling services settings will be presented. Students learn appropriate individual, small group and classroom techniques for working with elementary school students. Counseling issues specific for students at this stage of development will be presented. Intervention programs currently being offered in elementary settings will be reviewed and possible new programs will be designed.
Students learn appropriate techniques for working with adolescents in school settings.
Intervention programs currently being offered in secondary schools will be reviewed and potential new programs will be designed. Students develop leadership and advocacy skills for promoting quality counseling services designed to meet student needs. Students obtain a fieldwork placement at a school site functioning in the role of a school counselor and under the supervision of a PPS credentialed person onsite.