Griffis Elementary School

The elementary school counseling program is a comprehensive, developmental, and systematic program of services based on national standards offered to children in the school environment. Services are provided by a state-certified, professionally-trained counselor. Program services focus on improving developmental and situational concerns related to learning.(ASCA 2005)

The Elementary School Counselor’s Role

• Teach classroom guidance lessons

• Facilitate short-term small group counseling

• Provide immediate and short-term individual counseling

• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff

• Consult with parents

• Provide information and/or referrals for community resources to families