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Counseling Services

At Lakota, the counselor's role is an integral part of the educational experience of each child. Our mission is to serve each student's individual, academic and developmental needs.

School counselors at every Lakota school assist in the development of the whole child through personal, social, educational and career counseling. The foundation for this begins in elementary school and continues throughout the student's school career. Elementary counselors are highly involved in fostering safe, healthy, nurturing environments for children and participate in their school building goals and strategies that support an optimal learning environment.

Counselors help set the tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skills children need to become healthy, competent, and confident learners. Teamwork is essential as counselors work with students, staff, parents, and community resources to provide support for students to achieve their goals.

To meet licensure requirements, Ohio School Counselors must obtain a Master’s degree in the field of counseling and a license/certificate from the Ohio Department of Education. School counselors remain current in their field by meeting continuing education requirements.

School guidance curriculum areas include:

  • Academic Support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills;
  • Goal setting and decision-making;
  • Career awareness, exploration and planning;
  • Education on understanding self and others;
  • Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills;
  • Character education;
  • Multicultural/diversity awareness;
  • Dealing with loss and grief;
  • Transition support/adjustment to change; and
  • Problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Counselors assist student, staff and parents in a variety of ways.

Students

  • Individual counseling
  • Group guidance and counseling
  • Academic support
  • Peer education
  • Peer support
  • School climate
  • Transition to new schools
  • Crisis intervention
  • Support groups
  • Career education

Staff

  • Classroom guidance activities
  • Academic support and addressing underachievement
  • At-risk student identification and implementation of interventions to enhance success
  • School climate
  • Behavioral management plans
  • Student data and results
  • Student assistance team building
  • Classroom speakers

Parents

  • Communication & Networking
  • Academic planning
  • Parent education
  • Career awareness programs
  • One-on-one parent conferencing
  • Interpretation of assessment results
  • Referral to community agencies and resources

Meet Our Counselor

Allison McIntosh

Guidance

Aly McIntosh became the Counselor at Hopewell ECS in 2021. Mrs. McIntosh’s role is helping all students feel emotionally supported and successful. Her roles are to counsel, educate, advocate and empower.

Mrs. McIntosh is here to support families and students. She can assist families in helping to handle social or emotional concerns.