Mission Statement
The mission of the Birney Elementary School Counseling program is to ensure a safe and supportive environment in which all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed in academic, career, and personal/social development to become life-long learners, creative thinkers, and responsible individuals.
Our Philosophy
The Professional School Counselors at Birney Elementary School believe…
All students have a right to a safe and supportive learning environment.
All students have a right to participate in a quality school counseling program that contributes to their academic, career, and personal/social growth regardless of ethnicity or socio-economic status.
All students K-5 have a right to access a certified professional school counselor at Birney Elementary School.
The comprehensive school counseling program at Birney Elementary School should…
Be based on nationally established standards, locally specified goals and developmental student competencies for all students K-5.
Use data to assess the needs of our students, drive program development, and determine the effectiveness of the school counseling program.
Collaborate with our partners in education and other community stakeholders to improve the success and delivery of the school counseling services.
And that all Professional School Counselors at Birney Elementary School…
Adhere to the professional school counseling ethics as stipulated by the American School Counselor Association.
Pursue professional development opportunities to remain well-informed of innovative trends and best practices in the field of school counseling.
