Counseling
"Great job at making the workshop REAL and simple."
-U of A student.
"I want more refresher courses, more tips on getting all staff on board with PBIS"
-U of A student.
C-3 Counselors Impacting Charter Communities
The three year C:3 Counselors Impacting Charter Communities Federal Grant is providing full-time counselors in four Tucson charter schools:. The Counseling Team is directed by Dr. Judy Bowers, and led by Project Leader, Angela Robinson. The counselors at each school include: Lisa Russell at La Paloma- Central, Kathleen Phillips at LaPaloma –Lakeside, Jill Morgan at The Griffin Foundation and Candice Alvarez at Southgate Academy. The counselors create systemic change by implementing the ASCA (American School Counseling Association) National Model, PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support), and NNPS (School, Family, Community Project, by Joyce Epstein) in each charter school. By incorporating these Best Practices Programs in the schools, the data shows that academic scores rise, attendance improve, positive behaviors increase, and family involvement expands. Elementary counselors make a difference.
The following is a list of the Counselor’s Role in the Schools:
-Guidance Classroom Lessons
-Academic Support
-Organizational Skills
-Support Student Achievement
-Crisis Counseling
-Family/School/Community Strengthening
-Outside Referrals
-Mediation
-Parent/Family Guidance
-Professional Development
-Advisory Council
-Safety-School, Home, & Community
-Differentiated Learning Styles
-Increased Attendance
-Career Exploration
-“Own Your Own Stuff”
-3R’s – Respectful, Responsible, Ready
-Staff Support
-Bully Prevention
-Teaching CHOICES!
Our Mission Statement :
We Believe
-All students can and will learn with the support of a Professional School Counselor, school, family and community.
-All students exemplify a variety of talents and learning styles that are significant in preparation for Career & College readiness.
-All students possess dignity and worthiness.
In accordance with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model, the C:3 Grant Counselors are in the classroom 55% of the time, delivering classroom guidance lessons. They are available for responsive services, which include crisis counseling, family & student issues and concerns. With System Support, the school counselor is the bridge that connects the school to the community, closing the gap by working together. Individual Planning is working with individual students to promote academic planning and success. The Elementary Counselor in the school is paramount for student success!
For more information concerning our Counseling Programs, please call: 745-4588 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
For upcoming information about our programs and the counselors, please visit our Website / Google Docs at www.c3az.org
