Providence Public Schools

School Counseling Services for Providence Public Schools: 

 Our district counselors have designed and implemented a Comprehensive School Counseling Program based on the American School Counselor Association National Model and the Rhode Island Framework for School Counseling to improve outcomes for all students.  The foundation of the program focuses on the three developmental domains of counseling: academic achievement, college and career readiness and social emotional support.  Our program is data driven with measurable student outcomes.  In examining and analyzing data outcomes on such topics as attendance, FAFSA completion, assessments, and academic success: with regard to class placement and support, we reflect on our practice and make informed proactive decisions to increase and enhance student achievement.

 School counselors time is spent providing the following:

• Direct services with students- large assemblies, whole classroom lessons (once per month at the elementary level), small groups (short term once per week for 4-6 weeks), lunch bunch groups, and individual counseling sessions

• Indirect services- on behalf of students, counselors consult, collaborate, and refer with others such as teachers, families, and outside counseling agencies

The School Counseling Scope and Sequence Curriculum, consists of proactive activities and lessons.  These activities and lessons for grades K-12 are designed to improve student outcomes and promote student academic success and personal growth. 

Overview of Program Content:

Elementary School Essential Counseling Curriculum 2024-25

Middle School Essential Counseling Curriculum 2024-25

High School Essential Counseling Curriculum 2024-25

Vision 

All graduates of Providence Public Schools are uniquely talented, diverse learners engaging in personal inquiry and growth. They are socially responsible, strong advocates in all global matters and pursue academic and career excellence.

Mission 

The Providence K-12 School Counseling Program inclusively and proactively embraces and advocates for all students. The Program fosters and promotes student self-esteem and provides access for highly successful achievement while shaping their globally productive, lifelong learning aspirations. 

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

Each student in every secondary school in the District must be supported to ensure they are able to not only meet the requirements for graduation, but also to reach success in their endeavors after graduation. The Individual Learning Plan (ILP), The Student Success Plan, and End of Year Reflection is housed in PowerSchool Naviance for all students in grades 6-12. Students engage in ILP tasks during Advisory.  All are planning and monitoring tools that customize and direct the development of the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) three domains, academic, career, and social-emotional.  When students complete the ILP, they set goals, reflect on strengths and interests, explore college and career pathways, and create a resume. In addition, by completing the Student Success Plan and End of Year Reflection, they can track credits towards graduation and identify areas in need of an intervention plan, such as credit recovery, tutoring, unit recovery, or individual support.   "The Student Journey" video is a good overview of Naviance for parents, as it shares the purpose of Naviance for students from middle school to high school.

Students and families can access the ILP by following the directions listed below:

Students:

From the Naviance Student homepage:

Review Tasks from My School for those with an upcoming due date. By default, Naviance displays three upcoming tasks or to-dos. Click See All in My Planner for a complete list.

Parents:

Parents and guardians with a Naviance Student account can review and comment on their students' goals and tasks. However, they cannot add or complete tasks, to-dos, or goals on their own behalf.