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Guidance

Dawn Spangler

Mrs. Dawn Spangler

spangler.dawn@bcs-k12.org

Role of the Counselor

  • School counselors educate, advocate and empower. 

  • Work alongside teachers and parents/guardians to help students develop socially and emotionally. 

  • Help remove barriers students may have with learning

  • Supports students through classroom guidance lessons, small group counseling, individual sessions and system support

Classroom Guidance Lessons

  • Lessons are delivered to each K-2 classroom biweekly. 

  • Topics may include: Conflict resolution, friendship skills, growth mindset, responsibility, listening skills, mindfulness and coping skills, self-awareness, self-esteem, self-regulation (emotions), career exploration

Responsive Services

  • Small group counseling

    • For students that may need additional support in certain social or emotional situations.

    • Formed by referrals from counselor or teachers

    • Parent permission will be obtained to participate.
       

  • Short-term individual and crisis counseling

    • Individual support for those students who need more one-on-one help navigating social and emotional concerns or help solving a problem. 

    • These sessions focus on helping the student find ways to cope with these concerns.

    • Please note that I do NOT provide long-term therapy and typically meet with a student no more than 8 continuous times over a school year. For ongoing and more serious mental health needs, I am happy to work with the student and their families to refer them to outside providers. 

 Support Services

  • Consultation with parents/guardians and teachers

  • School transitions

  • Problem-solving sessions