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Middle/High Virtual Support Services

Resources & referral methods for Mental Health, Behavioral and emotional support services and programs during Remote Learning/Virtual Learning (Covid-19) for Middle School and High School Counselors:

  1. Referral Form for Teachers for Social/Emotional Support to the school counselors
    1. Individual counseling sessions can take place in person or via phone/email/google meet during virtual learning.
  2. Referral forms for Catholic Charities for those students who need weekly counseling services due to Mental Health by the school counselors.
  3. Weekly coping skills, organizational tips & resources during virtual learning provided by school counselors through google classroom.
  4. Google drive of mental health resources including mindfulness, social emotional education, motivational tips, and strategies to support academics and self-care. This can be accessed through google classroom.
  5. Students in need of behavioral interventions are progress monitored and referred to school psychologist for behavioral plan.
  6. Virtual mental health “check-in” with students so they can self-refer for mental health or emotional support or the counselor can identify those students who are struggling based off the answers the students provided.
  7. Outside counseling resources are provided to those families who are in need of additional support.
  8. Consultation with outside service providers including PINS, CPS, Counseling agencies, ICAN, medical professionals or other service providers.
  9. Consultation with parents to address concerns, provide support or resources based off the child’s needs.
  10. Continuation of school protocol for students who are at risk for suicide including risk assessment, contacting MCAT or Police for immediate assessment, developing plan of action with parents and following up with parents & the student for progress monitoring.
  11. We consult with faculty members individually and through grade level meetings or child study teams on how to assess and address student needs. (Extra support, coping skills, etc.).

Resources & referral methods for Academic Needs during Remote Learning/Virtual Learning (Covid-19) for Middle School and High School Counselors:

  1. Teachers will contact and meet with counselors at team meetings to inform them of students who are struggling with completing work, coping skills, social skills, family concerns, etc.
  2. Through Data meetings held we will review all students Universal Screenings to identify students areas of weakness’.
  3. Counselors will communicate with families, teachers and students to identify students who are struggling academically.
  4. Students will follow the RTI, 3 Tier system in place to monitor, collect data and review researched based interventions being used.
  5. A referral process for AIS will also be followed to help intervene as necessary in the areas of Literacy and Math.
  6. Academic Counseling can be provided virtually, as well as Parent Teacher Conferences throughout the academic year.