Developmental Counseling
Ms. Alecsa Wecker- Grade 6 counselor 203-341-1653 awecker@westportps.org
Ms. Jennifer Peppe - Grade 7 counselor 203- 341-1605 jpeppe@westportps.org
Mrs. Lindsey Shortell - Grade 8 counselor 203-341-1606 lshortell@westportps.org
Dr. Cheryl Balkcom - School Psychologist (203) 341-1678 cbalkcom@westportps.org
- Guidance Secretary (203) 341-1607
Events
Counseling services focus on three main aspects of development:
- Academic - Academic Guidance
- College and Career - College and career awareness, exploration and planning services
- Personal/Social - Social, emotional counseling services to students and their families
Components of the Counseling Program
* Classroom Counseling (4-6 times a year) also known as Developmental Guidance
* Individual and small group counseling
* Parent and staff consultation
* Coordination of school-wide programs
* Consultation with outside agencies
How does the child see the counselor?
* Student Support Team & I.E.P.
* Teacher Referral
* Administrative referral
* Parent referral
* Self-referral
Reasons for visiting the counselor:
* Study Skills
* Anger Management
* Friendship Concerns
* New school Situation
* School Concerns
* Family Concerns
* Happy Occasions
* Family Health Issues
* Any Area of Concern
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