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Comprehensive Elementary Guidance ProgramBelief StatementsWe believe…All students have individual abilities and are capable of learning with support from family, community and educators. All students have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and learn in a safe, supportive environment. AssumptionsA school counseling program:Reaches every student Is comprehensive in scope Is proactive in design Is developmental in nature Is an integral part of a total educational program for student success Selects measurable student competencies based on local need in the area of academic, career and personal/social domains. Has a delivery system that includes school guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services and system support Is implemented by a credentialed school counselor Is conducted in collaboration with all stakeholders. Uses data to drive program decisions Monitors student progress Measures both process and outcome-results and analyzes critical data elements Seeks improvement each year based on results data Shares successes with stakeholders. All school counselors will:Plan and manage the comprehensive school counseling program in collaboration with all elementary counselors. Abide by the professional school counseling ethics as advocated by the American School Counselors Association. Participate in professional development activities essential to maintaining a quality school counseling program. Mission StatementThe mission of the Davenport Community School’s comprehensive school guidance program is to enhance each student’s ability to acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills in the academic, career and personal/social domains to become contributing members of our diverse society.
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Watertown Elementary Schools' Guidance ProgramPhilosophy The Watertown Guidance Program provides activities, interventions and services which assist students in achieving their maximum personal development, both as individuals and as learners. Guidance and counseling are vital components of the educational process which help students recognize their needs and abilities, and develop strategies to realize their full potential. The primary role of the guidance staff is to implement a developmental guidance program that will help all students acquire skills in the educational, social, and vocational areas necessary for living in a multicultural society. Guidance counselors act as student advocates and work closely with other educators, parents and community members to provide opportunities for students to develop the skills necessary to lead productive, fulfilling lives.*Based upon philosophy developed by the Mass School Counselor's Association, May 1991Student Competencies The elementary guidance counselor works to provide a healthy social-emotional environment for all students within the school setting. This environment will enable each student to excel in an academic setting. Counselors enhance students' desire to learn and help them to recognize the benefits and values of their achievements. Listed below are the competencies which the Elementary Guidance Staff works with students to fosterLearning Compentencies Create a desire to learn, recognize and appreciate the value of learning Encourage responsibility and task completion Develop effective communication skills that enable learning to take place Understand the value of setting and accomplishing meaningful goals Understand their strengths and abilities and recognize their potential to learn Personal/Social Compentencies Recognize and accept responsibility for actions Develop positive attitudes toward school, family, self and others Develop friendships and interact cooperatively with others Achieve skills for developing effective conflict-resolution techniques Understand and respect differences among people's cultures, lifestyles, attitudes, and abilities Career/Vocational Competencies Become aware of personal interests and preferences Recognize that the development of skills leads to attainment of future plans Learn to cooperate with others effectively in work and play Understand and appreciate the world of work
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