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Elementary Guidance
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East Stroudsburg Area School District
Guidance Department
Mission Statement
The comprehensive school counseling program of the East Stroudsburg Area School District facilitates the academic, career, personal, and social growth, development and actualization of each student. This is accomplished through the recognition, appreciation, and acceptance of individual and cultural differences, while striving to develop a global perspective. Emphasis is placed upon career awareness and post secondary educational opportunities for all students K-12. Services are delivered through the following: classroom guidance, individual sessions, group counseling, and consultation with parents, students, and faculty/staff, and community members.What is the Role of the School Counselor?
Works with individuals and groupsHelps identify needs of studentsEncourages better interpersonal relationshipsPromotes positive attitudes and choicesCollaborates with teachers and parentsAssists people in making use of community resourcesProvides referrals to outside agenciesCoordinates special education referrals and processingProvides preventative programs