Elementary School Counseling

Elementary School Counselors support students to remove barriers to their learning. Whether teaching time management skills, executive functioning skills or study skills, counselors work with students one on one, in small groups and classroom settings to find success in the classroom. Additionally, counselors support students through the building MTSS team by developing additional supports and interventions to help students in the classroom.

School counselors meet with students one on one, in small groups and in classroom settings. Throughout the year, various opportunities are provided for students to meet with their counselor, however, students are always encouraged to reach out to their counselor if they are concerned for their personal health and wellness or the health and wellness of a friend or classmate. The counseling department operates under an "open door policy" so students do not need an appointment if they want to meet with their counselor.

In DASD, all of our students K-12 utilize the SmartFutures platform for Career Readiness Education. The platform helps students identify their interests and aptitudes, and guides them into career selection and post-secondary training to achieve their dreams.