WACONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3101 STATE STREET

WAYCROSS, GA 31503

OFFICE: (912) 287-2362

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WACONA COUNSELOR

MRS. CALLAHAN

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The Wacona counseling program is a part of the total school program. It is child-centered and it is designed to facilitate students’ social, emotional, and personal growth. The counselor works with students, parents, and teachers to help students maximize their potential.

Students may participate in classroom lessons, individual counseling and group counseling. Counseling is short-term, voluntary, and confidential. Parental permission is obtained prior to extended individual or group counseling.

Guidance Topics explored in the classroom include, but are not limited to:

Communication Skills

Motivation

Test Taking Tips

Decision Making

Responsible Behavior

Hygiene

Students are seen by the counselor when:

Parents request that the counselor meet with their child

Students request counseling

Administrators, teachers, or other school staff refer the student

Group counseling topics include, but are not limited to:

Building Self-esteem

Friendship/Social Skills

Study/Organizational Skills

Grief

The following web sites provide helpful information to parents and educators.

Parenting:

· Facts For Families – 46 information sheets published by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

· Publication For Parents- U.S. Department of Education site. Electronic versions of pamphlets and brochures, which address parents’ concerns about their children’s education.

Children with Differing Abilities:

· Autism Society of America - Facts for families and educators.

· Down Syndrome- Information, articles, and links to other sites.

· Internet Resources for Special Children- Information for adults who interact with children who have disabilities.

· LD Online- Interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children.

· ADD Information- information on ADD.

· Disorders- Information on disorders of children.

· Disability Rights - A parent's guide to special ed/special needs

Mental and Emotional Health:

· Knowledge Exchange Network- The Center for Mental Health Services.

· Trauma Information- Information about Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and various traumas, from death to stress. Check out the links under “General Support.”

· School Psychology Resources Online- School psychology resources for parents, psychologists, and educators.

· Talking With Children About Terrorism- How to better deal with terrorism in America.

Georgia School Counselor Association

(GSCA)

Information in this section is of interest to GSCA members.

Link to GSCA Webpage

Link to ASCA Webpage

This page created by Mrs. Callahan, Counselor
Special thanks to Ms. Abbott and Mrs. Reed
Wacona Elementary School, May, 2006.