Counselor's Corner
Meet the Counselor
Ms. Strauss
School counseling delivers prevention and intervention services that support the academic, personal, interpersonal, health, and career development of all students. Counseling services are provided in whole class lessons, small groups, or individual counseling sessions. As Diamond's counselor, I am a resource for any child, family, or staff member in the school. Parents may contact me by phone, email, or written communication. Students are seen individually or in a small group at the request of the student, parent, teacher, or administrator. Any student may ask to see the counselor by putting a note in a pocket folder located on the back of the Counselor's door, by notifying their teacher, or by asking me directly. The Counselor's pocket folder is checked everyday and students are seen as promptly as possible.
Counseling Resources
Parenting Resources
American School Counseling Association
Character Counts! Book List
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Maryland State Department of Education's Autism Website
Montgomery College
Montgomery College offers a variety of programs for students of elementary school age and for their parents.
Montgomery County Public Schools Parent Academy
301-279-3100 or 301-517-5940
The Parent Academy is for all parents and will offer eighteen different workshops, many repeated at varying times and locations, during October and November. Additional workshops will be offered starting in January. Topics include understanding the school system, computer skills, understanding ADHD, bullying prevention, high school graduation requirements, helping teens make good decisions, helping your child succeed in middle school and more. Courses will be taught by MCPS staff and a variety of community organizations.
The workshops are located at schools and other sites throughout Montgomery County. Most are scheduled on weeknights at 7 p.m. and are free of charge. Child care will be provided for children ages 4 through 12. Interpreters in multiple languages will be available at the workshops if they have been requested on the registration form.
Parent Encouragement Program
Anti-Bullying Resources
BullyingInfo.org: Bullying Prevention and Response
Stop Bullying Now