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| If you have any questions about the Southeast Polk counseling program, or if you would like to talk to a counselor, please call to arrange an appointment. | |
| Elementaries | |
| David Miller, Altoona | 515-967-3771 |
| Steve Boggess, Clay | 515-967-4198 |
| Kara Buerger, Centennial | 515-967-2109 |
| Lori Rhodes, Delaware | 515-262-3197 |
| Sara Parrie, Four Mile | 515-265-1972 |
| Jane Kayser, Mitchellville | 515-967-4274 |
| Steve Boggess, Runnells | 515-966-2068 |
| Lisa Schultz, Willowbrook | 515-967-7512 |
| Spring Creek: | |
| Amy Anderson | 515-967-5533 |
| Junior High: 515-967-5509 | |
| Darell Butcher | x 2600 |
| Abbi Lowry | x 2599 |
| Danielle Parsons | x 2602 |
| Senior High: 515-967-6405 | |
| Lanny Brand | Last Names A-C |
| Michelle Feldmann | Last Names D-I |
| Amy Daugherty | Last Names J-M |
| Kari Fast | Last Names N-Sk |
| Rosemary Freel | Last Names Sl-Z |
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| Student Assistance Program |
| The Employee and Student Assistance Program offered by Iowa Health Des Moines is confidential and provides caring help for students experiencing personal and/or family problems. The program provides a choice of options in a private and relaxed atmosphere. Call 515-263-4004 or toll free at 1-800-732-4490. |
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SEP Counseling Brochure  |
Counselors collaborate with students, families, staff members and the community to achieve the goal of a positive educational experience for life-long success.
All Southeast Polk counselors are:
- Professionals with a...
- Master's degree in school counseling
- License from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
- Professionals who...
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills
- Provide a critical link to student succes
Counseling programs are delivered by:
- CURRICULUM - Lessons designed for achievement of knowledge, attitude and skills in academic and career success and personal/social development
- Classroom instruction
- Outcome-based lessons
- Interdisciplinary curriculum
- Group activities
- Family workshops
- INDIVIDUAL STUDENT PLANNING - Helps personalize education for all students
- Career counseling and curriculum
- Career/occupation information
- Work-based learning opportunities
- Academic goals
- Comprehensive transition planning and support
- Individual core curriculum plan
- Career counseling and curriculum
- RESPONSIVE SERVICES - A plan that meets the immediate needs of students
- Individual and small group counseling
- Crisis counseling/response
- Consultation
- Referrals for students and families to community resources
- Relationships and conflict management
- Individual and small group counseling
- SYSTEM SUPPORT - Activities that establish, maintain and enhance the Comprehensive School Counseling Program
- Professional development
- Consultation, collaboration and teaming
- School improvement involvement
- Data gathering and interpretation
- Family involvement
- Community outreach
- Professional development
SEP counseling facilitates student development in three broad domains:
- Academic Development
- Effective learning in school and throughout life
- Academic preparation for post-secondary options
- Relationships among academics, work, family and community life
- Effective learning in school and throughout life
- Career Development
- Investigate career options to make informed decisions
- Strategize to achieve future career goals
- Relationships among personal qualities, education, training and work
- Investigate career options to make informed decisions
- Personal/Social Development
- Interpersonal skills to respect self and others
- Decision making, setting goals and taking action to achieve goals
- Understanding everyday safety and survival skills as well as coping strategies
- Interpersonal skills to respect self and others