1. 1 School Counseling PowerPoint produced by Melinda Haley, M.S., New Mexico State University. “This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of an image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program.” “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

2. 2 Essential Services Counseling Individual Counseling Founded in specific theoretical models. Can also be informal information sharing. Often serves a remedial purpose. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

3. 3 Essential Services Counseling Group Counseling: Includes both counseling and guidance activities. Counselors use groups for a wide array of purposes including: preventative, developmental, supportive and remedial. Because of the difficulties involved, counselors often seek teacher input when scheduling group sessions. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

4. 4 Essential Services Counseling Student Counseling: Essential as students face a myriad of critical issues affecting their personal, social, educational and career development. Counseling relationships with students should be private and confidential. Counselors should have referral services for students who need more in-depth attention. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

5. 5 Essential Services Counseling Parent and Teacher Counseling: Students are the primary clients of school counselors. There is no clear consensus among school counselors as to whether or not they should provide services to teachers and parents. It is always proper to make a referral when in doubt. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

6. 6 Essential Services Consulting Consulting: The giving of information, presentation of instruction, giving suggestions and facilitating planning processes are major components of a school counselors function. Consulting is a relationship whereby two people identify a purpose, formalize a goal, plan strategies to meet the goal, and assign duties or responsibilities to achieve the goal. "Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

7. 7 Essential Services Consulting Consulting is similar to counseling in many ways but is also different in that consulting establishes a triangular relationship (Consultant, Consultee and a Situation) and often use indirect helping methods. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

8. 8 Essential Services Consulting Information Services: Community and School Resources Career Opportunities Educational Opportunities Financial Assistance “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

9. 9 Essential Services Consulting Instructional Services Classroom guidance Parent education Teacher in-service “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

10. 10 Essential Services Consulting Problem-Solving Services Parent-teacher conferences Administrative conferences Student services team conferences “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

11. 11 Essential Services Consulting Other School Services Guidance curriculum Individual student planning Advocating for healthy school climate Special events and projects “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

12. 12 Essential Services Coordinating Data Collection and Sharing Test administration Test interpretation Coordinating and managing student records “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

13. 13 Essential Services Coordinating Referrals and Follow-Up Community agencies Private practitioners “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

14. 14 Essential Services Coordinating School Wide Events Student recognition activities Career awareness programs Teacher-advisee programs Peer Helper programs “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

15. 15 Essential Services Appraising Student Evaluation Testing Inventories Observations and Interviews Group assessment “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

16. 16 Essential Services Appraising Environmental Evaluation Assessment of school climate Assessment of families Peer group assessment “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”

17. 17 School Counseling Presentation Resources Schmidt, J. J. (2003). Counseling in schools: Essential services and comprehensive programs, 4 th ed. Boston, MA.: Allyn & Bacon. “Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2004”