Comprehensive school counseling services
Supporting academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being for students at Silos Elementary through responsive, student-centered guidance.
📖 ASCA & Texas Standards
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) provides national standards and ethical guidelines that help school counselors develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs. ASCA identifies academic, career, and social/emotional development as key areas of school counseling and provides standards for student development and professional practice. School Counselor
🔗 ASCA Standards
🔗 ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors
🔗 ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides the state framework for comprehensive school counseling programs. The Texas Model includes four components: Guidance Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, Responsive Services, and System Support. Texas Education Agency
🔗 Texas Education Agency: School Counseling
Texas Education Agency School Counseling
🔗 Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
🏫 My School Counseling Program
Silos Elementary | Medina Valley ISD
My school counseling program is designed to support the academic, career, and social/emotional development of students at Silos Elementary. The program aligns with Medina Valley ISD's comprehensive school counseling program and incorporates developmentally appropriate guidance and counseling services. Medina Valley ISD describes its counseling services as supporting student well-being, personal growth, academic achievement, and college, career, and military readiness. Medina Valley ISD
🌟 My Counseling Mission
My mission is to support every student’s academic, career, and social/emotional development by creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where students can grow, set goals, and reach their full potential.
👁️ My Counseling Vision
My vision is to create a supportive school community where every student feels valued, develops confidence in their abilities, and has the skills and resources needed to succeed in school and in the future.
👩🏫 The Role of a School Counselor
School counselors are advocates, leaders, collaborators, and student supporters. They provide services that address students' academic, career, and social/emotional needs while working with families, educators, and other professionals.
School counselors may provide classroom guidance, individual and small-group counseling, student planning, consultation, referrals, crisis support, and collaboration with families and school staff. School counselors also use data to identify student needs and evaluate the effectiveness of their counseling program.
My Counseling Philosophy
I believe every student has strengths, potential, and the ability to grow. I believe school counselors should create a safe and welcoming environment where students feel heard, respected, and supported. My approach focuses on building positive relationships, listening to students' needs, helping them recognize their strengths, and connecting them with resources that support their success.
Individual counseling
Confidential, one-on-one sessions addressing personal challenges, emotional regulation, peer conflict, and goal-setting tailored to each child's needs.
Small group sessions
Focused peer groups designed to develop friendship skills, self-esteem, grief support, and resilience in a collaborative, welcoming environment.
Classroom guidance
Proactive, campus-wide lessons covering empathy, anti-bullying strategies, character education, and vital life skills for every grade level.
Empowering every student to succeed
Effective school counseling builds a foundation of trust between educators, families, and students. By combining proactive classroom lessons with individualized emotional support, we help learners build resilience and achieve their full potential.
Responsive individual support
Individual counseling offers students a secure space to express feelings, develop problem-solving strategies, and navigate personal transitions. By collaborating closely with teachers and parents, Lauren Cole ensures each child receives thoughtful, consistent care that directly supports their academic journey and personal confidence.
Community and family partnership
School counseling is most effective when families are actively involved. Through educational workshops, community coordination and access to home-ready guidance materials, we ensure students have an unwavering safety net both inside the classroom and at home.
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