School Counselors

…are certified/licensed educators trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to

address the needs of all students in three major domains:

academic

personal/social

career

School Counselors…

implement comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student achievement.

serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement by incorporating leadership, advocacy and collaboration.

promote equity and accessibility in services.support a safe learning environment .

We also…

work to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community.

collaborate with other stakeholders to promote student achievement.

address the needs of all students through prevention and intervention programs.

promote and participate in the development of school counseling programs based on four areas:

1. Foundation

Identify personal beliefs and philosophies as to how all students benefit from the school counseling program by creating a mission

statement, supporting the school’s mission, to promote the three major domains.

2. Delivery

School guidance curriculum (systematically presented structured lessons)

Individual student planning (systemic activities to establish personal goals and develop future plans)

Responsive services (prevention and intervention activities meeting immediate and future needs of students)

System support (management activities)

3. Management

Incorporate organizational processes and tools:agreements with administratorsestablish advisory councilsuse student data to affect systemic changeaction plans for prevention and intervention

servicesuse of calendars as information meansallotment of 80% of counselor’s time in direct

service with students

4. Accountability

Demonstrate the effectiveness of the school counseling program in measurable terms:report on immediate, intermediate, and long-range resultsuse of data, program auditsevaluation based on standards of practice

“What do counselors do?”

The more important question is…

“How are students different as a result of what school

counselors do?”

Change--

--to undergo transformation, a transition, to make or become different, to shift one’s

means of conveyance; to grow.

transform, differ, grow…

Are you willing to become a change agent?

Lafourche Parish School Counselors

…working together

to put it together!

Michael J. LefortSchool Counselor Coordinator

Licensed Professional Counselor (S) National Certified Counselor

National Certified School Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

National Certified Psychologist

Lafourche Parish SchoolsP.O. Box 879

805 East 7th StreetThibodaux, LA 70302

Phone: 985.435.4696FAX: 985.435.4634