Miss Erin Whitney is the Guidance Counselor of Akron Elementary School.|
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Akron Guidance Department
Elementary Guidance Counselors provide…
Developmental classroom guidance lessons focusing on:
Understanding of self and others, coping strategies, peer relationships and effective social skills, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, conflict resolution and study skills, career awareness and substance abuse.
Classroom management strategies.
Proactive/preventive programming.
Individual and small group counseling.
Positive leadership, encouraging a safe, nurturing environment.
Consultations with parents, staff and community agencies.
Elementary Guidance Counselors will also help when…
Social, emotional and behavioral issues interfere with academic success.
Family or community crises impact students and staff.
Parents need information and support with the challenging job of raising children.
Students meet with their elementary counselors by…
Teacher or staff referral
Self-referral
Parent referral
Peer referral
Counselor initiated referral
EASD Elementary Counselors offer individual and small group experiences dealing with…
Social Skills
Study Skills
Self-Esteem
Conflict Resolution
Family Changes
Behavior Modification