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Cedar Grove School Counseling

Provide the MCPS Comprehensive School Counseling Program to all students bi-weekly
Provide information to students and families about academic programs and opportunities
Inform families about community resources
Support students in their transition from one school level to another
Communicate with students, staff, parents, and community members about available school counseling service
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 parents

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Mrs. Spoales works with students, families, staff and community in the following ways:

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.