Recent ActivityInstructor: Mrs. Bell/Mrs. Vaneman
"Keeping students on track...for the long run."
Our school counseling program has been officially recognized for the third time by the American School Counselor Association for delivering a comprehensive, developmental program that is aligned with the National Model ® and is organized to ensure accountability. Our counselors are educators who are specially trained in childhood development and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff to help ensure success for every student. Data is obtained from needs assessments, pre and post tests, and surveys. Programs are analyzed for effectiveness and decisions are made on how best to provide students with knowledge and skills in the areas of career, academic, and personal/social development.
At Bristow Run, the school counseling program is an integral component of the academic mission of the school.
Our school counseling program has been officially recognized for the third time by the American School Counselor Association for delivering a comprehensive, developmental program that is aligned with the National Model ® and is organized to ensure accountability. Our counselors are educators who are specially trained in childhood development and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff to help ensure success for every student. Data is obtained from needs assessments, pre and post tests, and surveys. Programs are analyzed for effectiveness and decisions are made on how best to provide students with knowledge and skills in the areas of career, academic, and personal/social development.
At Bristow Run, the school counseling program is an integral component of the academic mission of the school.
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Program Information Career WeekBristow Run Elementary will be presenting an exciting week all about careers, colleges, and planning for the future! February 6-10, 2012 is Career Week. Stay tuned for a list of all the exciting events!
Safe at Home/Safe Alone ProgramOn November 29 and 30, fourth grade students will receive presentations on the Safe at Home/Safe Alone program written by the Virginia Cooperative Extension and designed to help families develop the life skills they need when the decision is made for the child to stay home alone.
Character Counts Week October 17-21, 2011During this week we will focus on and celebrate good character, especially in the six pillars:  Meet Mrs. VanemanMrs. Vaneman is a full time counselor who has been at Bristow Run for the past eleven years.
She lives in Haymarket, with her husband and two sons, Wyatt and Noah. Noah is in the 5th grade at BRES and Wyatt is in 7th grade at Bull Run Middle School. You can email Mrs.Vaneman at VANEMARL@pwcs.edu.  Meet Mrs. BellMrs. Bell is a part time counselor who is new to Bristow Run. She is very excited to be apart of the school community and cannot wait to meet everyone! She lives in Woodbridge, with her husband and two children, Aidan and Grace. Aidan is in the 5th grade at BRES and Grace is 3 1/2 and attends Gainesville Children's Center. You can email Mrs. Bell at BellLM@pwcs.edu. Referrals for CounselingStudents may be referred for counseling in different ways:
* by their parent (call 703-753-7741) * by their teacher * by the administration and/or Intervention Committee * by themselves (Each classroom has a supply of self-referral forms which students may complete and deposit in one of two designated mailboxes). Parental permission is required for students to see
the counselor on an on-going basis for the same issue. Written permission is required for participation in small group counseling sessions. MissionThe mission of the Bristow Run Elementary School Counseling Program is to promote students' personal, academic, social, and career success in a safe, respectful, and motivating school environment through a collaborative partnership of school staff, parents, and the community with the purpose of preparing all students for lifelong learning and productive citizenship.
PhilosophyThe professional school counselors at Bristow Run ES believe that every child can achieve and that all students have an equal right to access a certified school counselor and to participate in a RAMP-quality comprehensive school counseling program based on the ASCA National Model.
The following principles are the foundation for the school counseling program:
· All students’ cultural differences, developmental stages, and special needs are considered in planning and implementing the school wide program.
· There is a collaborative effort among the school counselors, administration, and teachers to coordinate with parents and the community.
· Various assessments are used to develop and continually evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
· Classroom lessons taught by the counselors and school wide activities center on ASCA standards in Academic, Personal, Social, and Career development which are based on the Prince William County Guidance Curriculum (K-5).
· School counselors function as advocates for all students and leaders among school staff. They adhere to the ethical standards set by the American School Counselor Association. · Data generated in and out of the Counseling Department are reviewed jointly by the counselors and administrators. A cycle exists which consists of gathering data, planning interventions, and evaluating those interventions. Special Announcements
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