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There are certified, professional
school counselors in each elementary, middle, and high
school in the Montgomery County Public Schools. School
counselors are critical partners in the delivery of
a high quality education for all students and contribute
significantly to the removal of barriers to learning.
They work in partnership with school staff to teach
skills that are necessary for academic success and to
promote positive academic, personal, interpersonal,
health, and career development for all students. Counselors
equip students to embrace their full potential and to
strive to achieve their personal and academic aspirations.
In all schools, school counselors:
- Provide the MCPS Comprehensive
School Counseling Program to all students
- Provide information to students
and families about academic programs and opportunities
- Inform families about community
resources
- Work with students and families
to support students in their transition from one school
level to another
- Communicate with students, staff,
parents, and community members about services available
through school counseling
- Understand and support the unique
needs of the diverse school population
- Work proactively with students
- Provide services to address problems
that affect student success in the school setting
- Support the school when there
is a crisis in the school community
- Consult with staff and with parents
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