MISSION

The mission of the Lawton Chiles Elementary School Guidance and Counseling Program is to empower all students, of every background, to be successful in school and become productive, responsible citizens. Through a comprehensive, competency-based developmental school guidance and counseling program the school counselor will address the academic, personal/social and career needs of the students and will advocate for the equity and success of ALL students.  

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

• School-wide character education
• Large Group Classroom Guidance
• Small Group Counseling
• Individual Counseling
• Consultation and Collaboration
• Coordination of special programs

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Classroom Guidance

An educational approach to meeting the academic, personal/social and career needs of the children based upon the developmental level of the group.  The large group classroom guidance curriculum includes, but is not limited to:

• Conflict resolution
• Student success skills
• Healthy habits
• Multicultural awareness
• Career exploration

Small Group Counseling

This service is available for students experiencing a problem, crisis or need for additional support from the school counselor and peers who are facing a similar situation.  Students with common needs are brought together in groups of 2-8.

Individual Counseling

Counseling is available for students whose needs require a private and confidential setting.  Individual counseling sessions can address concerns in the academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and career domains.

Consultation

In an effort to maximize student success consultation services are available for students, parents/guardians and school-based educational professionals expressing an interest in having a cooperative effort in problem-solving.