This week I had an opportunity to visit one of our Counselors at one of our home schools. Hopefully this will further open communications between the program I teach as well and the other programs in our school with the four county home schools that our students come from. Better informed students will be able to make choices that reflect their interest and career goals. Also communicating with the Counselors will make them more aware of our school and its programs as choices for their students when it comes to career counseling.
By visiting the Counselor I have gained a better understanding how much their job encompasses and how communicating with them can help me as a teacher. I thought I had an idea about their roles till the interview. I now have a much better appreciation for their role and the services they offer to the student, parent, teachers, school and community. The interview has helped by opening up two way communications on our common goal, preparing the students for their future.
Thanks,
Ron
Hi, Ron - as usual your posts are very informative and to the point. You are in a special situation given that the counselors are at another location. I had the same when I taught at an occupational center and it takes special efforts to reach those 'away' counselors. But, as you mentioned, those efforts are worth it for your program and your students. Great job!
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