Information on the counseling program available at Washington Academy
Goal: To provide a comprehensive counseling program that aims to meet the needs of all students through the support of academic achievement, social/emotional development, and career exploration in order to create a caring climate and atmosphere.
Services: School Guidance Curriculum
- Lessons that highlight character traits such as respect, responsibility, perseverance, trustworthiness, patience, and honesty
- Goal Setting and decision making
- Career awareness and exploration
- Diversity/bullying awareness
- Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills
Responsive Services
- Individual and small-group counseling
- Individual/family/school crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Consultation/collaboration/communication with administration, teachers, parents/families and community members
- Referrals/resources provided to families for services outside of the district
System Support
- PBIS support/training for teachers
- Team building and reviewing data to provide intervention for academic and social/emotional success
- Professional development
Parent Resources
www.kidshealth.org
Bullying Resources
http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/cyberbullying
www.stopbullying.gov
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Susan Rand, Washington Academy School Counselor
815-544-3124, ext. 3951
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