Central Union School District

School Counselors

Counseling

 Counseling Services

Central Union School District currently employs two (2) full-time School Counselors.

School Counselors are credentialed professionals trained to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. They work directly with students to address academic and social-emotional needs, as addressed by parents, school personnel and other key stakeholders. They also collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students.
 
SEL
Social Emotional Learning
Virtual Calm Corner 
Virtual Calm Corner
 

 Within Central Union School District, School Counselors work with Students to:

  • Assist with academic plans for students to make academic progress
  • Provide behavioral support to students through such services as:
    • direct behavioral support
    • consultation services to student or to in-line staff
  • Provide direct instruction on appropriate:
    • social skills
    • friendship skills
    • anger management
    • self-regulation
    • problem solving
  • Provide individual services to students, as identified by key stakeholders
  • Make referrals to outside agencies for mental health care

Students who may need mental health services can be provided these services through the School Counselor and these services are generated through a Student Study Team Referral, Section 504 and/or an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). If said services are not available on the school site, a referral to a partnering agency will be made on behalf of the family and child.

Within Central Union School District, School Counselors work with Students and their Families to:

  • Provide behavioral techniques and interventions to staff
  • Create plans to support general education students who are experiencing behavioral issues within the school setting
  • Provide parents with information to enhance parenting skills
  • Make referrals to outside agencies for mental health care
  • Make referrals and help coordinate community support services

Parents/Guardians who feel their student may need mental health services can seek out these services by contacting the school office. If said services are not available on the school site at that time, a referral to a partnering agency will be made on behalf of the family and child.




Contact Information

Ms. Alvarado
School Sites Served

Stratford Elementary
20227 1st Street
Stratford, CA 93266
Phone: 559-925-2605
Fax: 559-947-3840

Neutra Elementary
Community Center Dr. Bldg #967
NAS Lemoore, CA 93245
Phone: 559-998-6823
Fax: 559-998-7521
Mrs. Vargas
School Sites Served

Central Elementary
15783 18th Ave
Lemoore, CA 93245
Phone: 559-924-7797
Fax: 559-924-0919

Akers Elementary
Constellation Ave. Bldg #968
NAS Lemoore, CA 93245
Phone: 559-998-5707
Fax: 559-998-7517
   

Due to the nature of distance learning, please be reminded of our limits of confidentiality and concern for student safety. School counselors, teachers, and administrators are mandated reporters; we are required to report any suspected child abuse and/or neglect to the local reporting authority. Students and families should refer to their health providers and/or community resources for immediate support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please refer to the 211 helpline, and in case of emergency please call 911.


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