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Counseling

School counselors are certified and licensed educators with a minimum of a master's degree in school counseling, making them uniquely qualified to address all students' academic, personal/social and career development needs.

The school counselor provides:

A school guidance curriculum that includes:

  • Academic skills support.
  • Organizational, study and test-taking skills.
  • Education in understanding self and others.
  • Coping strategies.
  • Peer relationships and effective social skills.
  • Communication, problem-solving, decision-making and conflict resolution.
  • Career awareness, exploration and planning.

-Responsive services that include:

  • Individual and small group counseling.
  • Individual / family / school crisis intervention.
  • Peer facilitation.
  • Consultation / collaboration.
  • Referrals.

 

Contact

Carrie Nelson
School Counselor
Carrie.Nelson@mpls.k12.mn.us
 

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