ABOUT THE COUNSELOR
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Katie Cohen, COUNSELOR
Elementary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today's diverse student population. Elementary school counselors don't work in isolation; rather they are integral to the total educational program.
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Social and emotional learning (SEL) enhances students’ capacity to integrate skills, attitudes, and behaviors to deal effectively and ethically with daily tasks and challenges. Like many similar frameworks, CASEL's integrated framework promotes intrapersonal, interpersonal, and cognitive competence. There are five core competencies that can be taught in many ways across many stages.
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RESOURCES
Please contact the counselor for more information about:
ChildcareReferrals, assistance, extra circular activities (scholarships may be available), child development programs
GoodsFurniture, clothing, appliances, household items, toys, etc.
Education servicesGED, diploma completion programs, ESL, financial aid, employment training, programs for mothers, rehabilitation services for disabled
EmploymentCareer counseling, available job opportunities in the area, workshops, resume and application assistance, unemployment information
Food assistance
Health assistanceClinics, programs, vision, dental, mental, prescription, insurance information
Legal assistance
Gender inclusion resources
HotlineCancer, child protection, domestic violence, sexual assault, battered persons hotline, shelter information
