SUE SCHEFF: Back-to-School Tips: Connecting With Your Child’s School Counselor for a Successful School Year
Part of being a proactive parent is getting involved in your child’s school life - and since school is now opened, be sure to take the time to get to know your child’s Guidance School Counselor. Here are some excellent tips offered from ASCA. Be prepared - be educated - it will help you help your teen. Source: American School Counselor Association Understand the expertise and responsibilities of your child’s school counselor. School counselors make a measurable impact in every student’s life, assisting with academic, career and personal/social development. Professional school counselors are trained in both educating and counseling, allowing them to function as a facilitator between parents, teachers and the student in matters concerning the student’s goals, abilities and any areas needing improvement. School counselors provide services not only to students in need, but to all students. Meet or contact your child’s school counselor at least three times per school year. The beginning ...