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Cedar Grove School Counseling
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Provide the MCPS Comprehensive School Counseling Program to all students bi-weekly
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Provide information to students and families about academic programs and opportunities
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Inform families about community resources
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Support students in their transition from one school level to another
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Communicate with students, staff, parents, and community members about available school counseling service
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Address problems that affect student success in the school setting
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Support the school when there is a crisis in the school community
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Consult with staff and parents
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Mrs. Spoales works with students, families, staff and community in the following ways:
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Individual Counseling
One-on-one counseling support is available to all students. This support is intended to address specific emotional, behavioral, or social concerns. Students may self-refer or be referred to the counselor by teachers and/or parents. Indvidual counseling is not therapy.
Small Group Counseling
During student lunches, I meet with groups of 3-5 students at a time. I work with students on improving social skills, using healthy conflict management techniques, coping with anxiety, and dealing with life/family changes. Groups last from 6 to 8 weeks and students can be referred by parents and teachers. Parent permission forms must be completed for participation.
Consulting
Part of my role as a school counselor is to consult or problem solve with parents and staff members via phone 301-253-7000, email (Erin_M_Spoales@mcpsmd.org), or in-person. I regularly attend meetings with teachers and parents about a students academic, behavioral, emotional and/or social growth.
504 Plans
I am the case manager for 504 Plans at Cedar Grove. 504 Plans help students with substantial limitations perform at the same level as their peers.
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