What do elementary school counselors do?

· Work with individuals and groups

· Help identify needs of students

· Encourage better interpersonal

    relationships

· Promote positive attitudes and choices

· Aid teachers and parents in helping

    students

· Assist people in making use of community

     resources

· Coordinate efforts with other school

     programs

· Assist students with the process of

    growing up

· Coordinate referrals to outside agencies

· Assist with in-service programs for faculty

· Participate in curriculum development

· Provide "preventative" services

· Maintain confidentiality