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ELD Counseling Services

EML Therapeutic Counselors (ETC) provide counseling services to Emergent Multilingual Learners (EML) in grades Pre-K through 12. Counselors support students from a cross-cultural perspective so they can succeed academically and adjust to a new social and cultural environment while helping them stay meaningfully connected to their culture. The ETCs are a diverse team of professionals who provide counseling services districtwide and are located in schools offering intensive English services.

The Role of the EML Therapeutic Counselors (ETC)

Our Services

Our services include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individual and group multicultural and multilingual counseling services to EML and METS students.
• Assist in the cultural, social and emotional adjustment of EML students in MCPS.
• Work with school staffs and EML students in resolving crisis situations.
• Assist in resolving conflicts arising from cross-cultural misunderstandings.
• Assist EML students in developing decision-making skills and coping skills.
• Collaborate with school staff and administration in cross-disciplinary problem solving processes, as necessary.
• Assist EML students in developing awareness of academic, social and career alternatives in MCPS and beyond.
• Guide students in developing awareness of academic, social, and career choices within MCPS and community.
• Provide career and vocational counseling.
• Work in collaboration with school-based counselors and administrators to meet the needs of EML students.

How To Contact Us

We recognize the importance of supporting your child and can help you with questions or concerns that may arise during the school year.

To access EML Therapeutic Counseling services:

Schools with an assigned EML Therapeutic Counselor

• Complete Referral for ELD Counseling (MCPS Form 335-60) and submit it to the assigned EML Therapeutic Counselor.
• The form can be filled out electronically and printed from your browser, or a blank form can be printed and filled out by hand.

Schools without an assigned EML Therapeutic

• Complete Referral for ELD Counseling (MCPS Form 335-60) and email the form to ESOLcounselor@mcpsmd.org.
• Contact Ingrid Corratge at 240-740-4500 with any questions.

ETCs by School

ETCs can also provide support in the languages listed below. Please send an email to one of the ETCs listed below for assistance.

Staff Directory

ETCs by Language

Staff Directory