Saint Paul School Counselors promote the social/emotional, career, and academic growth and development of PreK-12 students.

Our school counseling program curriculum is a standards-based, integrated component of the education agenda of the school. Comprehensive school counseling programs, designed to meet the needs of all students are a collaborative effort. Specifically, school counselors engage a multitude of stakeholders (i.e., parents, teachers, administrators, students and community partners) to support student success.

What do Licensed School Counselors do?

• Teach the counseling curriculum to students and staff

• Consult with parents, teachers and other staff to address students' needs

• Collaborate with community partnerships and direct families to resources that will benefit students

• Teach, monitor and plan interventions for increased achievement of all students K-12

• Provide leadership to accomplish the school's improvement plan and district's mission

• Counsel individuals and small groups of students to meet identified needs

Links:

SPPS Counseling Department

Dual Credit Options (earn college credit in high school!)

American School Counselor Association