Linn-Mar School Board President Barry Buchholz has declared February 5-9, 2024, as National School Counseling Week. This announcement was made during the board’s meeting on February 5th. The declaration appreciates the role of school counselors in helping students achieve their potential.
The proclamation recognizes the dedication of school counselors in guiding students to understand their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents. These aspects are important for students’ career awareness and emotional development. School counselors assist students in setting achievable and positive goals.
The role of school counselors in supporting parents is also highlighted in the proclamation. They offer advice on promoting their children’s educational, personal, and social growth. School counselors act as a link between parents and the school system.
The proclamation also appreciates the collaboration of school counselors with teachers and other educators. They work together to help students explore their potential. School counselors are also recognized for their work in identifying and using community resources to support school counseling programs and help students become active members of society.