"By All....For All"

The Shell Lake Comprehensive School Counseling Program is owned and supported by the entire community and will reach 100% of students in school!

4 Components of the Counseling Program:

School Counseling Curriculum -- The counseling curriculum builds student awareness, skill development, and appreciation of skills needed in everyday life.  The curriculum content themes include:  Career Exploration, Personal and Social Development, and Academic Skills and Support.

Individual Student Planning -- Individual student planning includes assessment, advisement, and transition planning.  Fourth Grade Individual Planning Conferences will begin in Spring 2010 and is an opportunity for counselors, parents, and students to meet together to discuss, plan, and collaborate in order to help ensure academic success throughout the student's school career.

Responsive Services -- Responsive services consist of preventative activities or interventions to meet the immediate needs and concerns of students.  These services are delivered through counseling, consultation, and referral.  Services provided include:  Crisis Counseling/Crisis Response, Individual Counseling, Peer Mediation, and Small Group Counseling/Student Support Groups.

System Support --  System support consists of management activities that establish, maintain, and enhance the comprehensive school counseling program.  This component is implemented and carried out through activities in the following areas:  Consultation and Collaboration, Community and Parent Involvement, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Professional Development, Program Evaluation & Management, and Public Relations.