SCHOOL COUNSELING
The Pulaski County Special School District School Counseling Department provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program in 25 elementary and secondary schools. Thirty-two counselors serve students in grades K -12 in the areas of academic, social/emotional, and college/career readiness. The school counseling program focuses on providing services and activities that target positive student outcomes. These activities range from
preventive classroom guidance activities
individual and group counseling
referrals to community agencies
consultation with teachers, parents, administrators, and community leaders
crisis intervention
assessment interpretation
The mission of the PCSSD counselors is to provide a proactive, data-driven program that serves the needs of all stakeholders. PCSSD counselors believe:
All students should have access to a comprehensive school counseling program in a safe and inclusive environment.
All students can learn and be successful.
All students have the ability to adapt to an ever-changing technological society