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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