CLASSROOMS

Hello SPMA Families!

It's Ms. LaQua and Mrs. McClure here... your School Counselors at SPMA! Thanks for coming to check out more about Elementary School Counseling and the available supports for all SPMA students! We are so lucky to be a part of students' learning experiences and growth at SPMA in so many ways! Elementary School Counseling offers a unique opportunity for us to support students through:

Classroom Counseling Lessons

We teach in every classroom weekly throughout the school year and have a chance to interact with every student throughout these lessons. Topics of the lessons are data driven and tailored to each grade level on a variety of topics, such as bullying prevention, self-esteem, solving conflict, positive relationships, growth mindset, accepting differences, exploring culture and identity, career and college exploration, personal learning plans, safety, readiness for Middle School, leadership, and more!

Small Group Counseling

We offer a variety of small group counseling based on student need throughout the year. Small group counseling benefits students who may need a little extra dose of time and support developing academic, emotional, or relationship skills along with other peers. Groups are scheduled in collaboration with the classroom teacher to minimize lost instruction time, typically have 3-6 members, and meet for approximately 5-8 sessions. 

Individual Counseling

We also offer individual counseling for students who are experiencing a variety of challenges and/or experiences in which they would benefit from receiving support in a one on one setting. 

Connecting Families with Supports They Need

We support students and families to access needed supports and services in the community.  Everything from mental health therapy, housing resources, to basic needs resources and beyond- We work in partnership with our Achievement+ agencies and community agencies to help families.  Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.

All Around Advocate & Leader for Student Support

In addition to the above direct services for students, we regularly work with other educators through a variety of school intervention, leadership, and support teams. We consult with all educators at SPMA every day working on the common goal of helping all students feel successful and engaged in their learning at SPMA. We actively collaborate with educators and stakeholders to ensure students' equitable access to their education.

We truly love our jobs and feel the awesome responsibility to do everything within our role and resources to support students through best practices.

We are forever inspired by the curiosity, resilience, and limitless potential within every child. If there is anything we can do to help your student this year, please don't hesitate to reach out!