EIS Guidance Department

The mission of the Ephrata Intermediate School counseling department is to assist students in their academic career and personal/social development in order to reach their full potential.

EIS Guidance Counselors

Jan Kauffman

Mrs. Jan Kauffman

Mrs.Kauffman

is the 6th Grade Guidance Counselor.
717-721-1405 Ext 16004

Michael Muhr

Mr. Michael Muhr

Mr. Muhr is the 5th Grade Guidance Counselor.
717-721-1511 Ext 16006

EIS Guidance Counselors provide…

  • Developmental classroom guidance lessons focusing on:

    1. 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.

    2. Classroom management strategies.

    3. Proactive/preventive programming.

    4. Individual and small group counseling.

    5. Positive leadership, encouraging a safe, nurturing environment.

    6. Consultations with parents, staff and community agencies.

EIS 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 EIS counselors by…

  • Teacher or staff referral

  • Self-referral

  • Parent referral

  • Peer referral

  • Counselor initiated referral

EIS Counselors offer individual and small group experiences dealing with…

  • Social Skills

  • Study Skills

  • Self-Esteem

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Family Changes

  • Behavior Modification

Ephrata Intermediate Resources

EIS Guidance Links

Contact Info

Ephrata Intermediate School
957 Hammon Avenue,
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: (717) 721-1405
Fax: (717) 721-1406

School Hours

Doors open: 8:45 AM
School in Session:  8:55 AM - 3:45 PM

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