What Do School Counselor's Do?
Why are School Counselor's Important |
Research shows that SEL can have a positive impact on school climate and promote a host of academic, social, and emotional benefits for students. Durlak, Weissberg et al.’s recent meta-analysis of 213 rigorous studies of SEL in schools indicates that students receiving quality SEL instruction demonstrated:
- Better academic performance: achievement scores an average of 11 percentile points higher than students who did not receive SEL instruction.
- Improved attitudes and behaviors: greater motivation to learn, deeper commitment to school, increased time devoted to schoolwork, and better classroom behavior.
- Fewer negative behaviors: decreased disruptive class behavior, noncompliance, aggression, delinquent acts, and disciplinary referrals.
- Reduced emotional distress: fewer reports of student depression, anxiety, stress, and social withdrawal.
The school counselor can help students with:
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Services at Salazar
School/ClassroomChamps
Second Step Class Dojo School-wide Positive Behavior Incentive System Peer Mediation Referral for External Agencies Bullying Prevention & Awareness Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) |
Small GroupPeace Circles
Check In/ Check Out SS Grin (Social Skills Group) Small Group Topics: Conflict Resolution Healthy Friendships Self Esteem |
Parent WorkshopsChoosing a High School
Social Media Usage Bullying |