Guidance and Counseling Program

Preston Elementary School

Mission Statement 

The School Counseling Program at Preston provides a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students.  In partnership with educators, families, and the community, our counseling program ensures that all of the Preston Pride will have support, knowledge, and skills to realize their full potential.

Delivery System

Counseling services are provided at Preston in four ways.

1. School Guidance Curriculum:  classroom instruction, group activities, interdisciplinary curriculum
2. Responsive Services:  consultation, individual and small-group counseling, crisis counseling/response, referrals 
   (Individual students and small groups of selected students for a variety of reasons such as behavioral concerns, attendance concerns, academic concerns, family/life changes, friendship issues, anxiety)
3. Individual Student Planning:  individual or small-group 
4. System Support:  professional development, consultation, collaboration and teaming, program management and operation

Classroom Guidance Strands

The Allen I.S.D. includes these topics in the Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Program.  These are the basis for instruction at every grade level.

• Bullying and Harassment
• Understanding and Respect for Others, Appreciation of Diversity
• Responsible Behavior
• Healthy Relationships and Friendship
• Decision-Making, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution
• Digital Citizenship
• College and Career Readiness
• Character Education