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School Counseling

  • School counselors provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that addresses the academic, career and personal/social development of all students.  In partnership with other educators, parents or guardians and the community, school counselors facilitate the support system to ensure all students within Orange County Schools have access to and are prepared with knowledge and skills to contribute at the highest level as productive members of society.

    For specific information about the guidance programs at Middle & High Schools, click on the staffing list above for contact information.

     

Social Work Services

  • Today’s students face many social and personal problems that threaten their ability to do well in school and inhibit their progress toward becoming productive citizens.  Educational failure not only threatens the future of the individual, but also impedes America’s social and economic status as it competes in world markets. 

    To promote educational success for our students, Orange County Schools utilizes School Social Workers, Family Specialists (provided through a collaborative with the Department of Social Services), and a Teen Parent Social Worker (provided through the Pregnant and Parenting Adolescent Program).

     

Helpful Information

  • These professionals serve as liaisons between families, schools and the community. They serve on Student Support Teams and work with school staff to provide comprehensive services for students.

    School Social Workers, Family Specialists and the Teen Parent Social Worker are a vital part of our learning community. They provide assistance and support to students, parents, school staff and administration.

    Roles of School Social Workers & Family Specialists

    • Assessment and identification of student and family strengths and needs
    • Coordination of services for families and students
    • Crisis Intervention
    • Individual and group counseling
    • Advocacy for students and families
    • Program development
    • Consultation and collaboration with school staff
    • Network with community agencies and identify resources

    Types of referrals

    • Academic and behavioral concerns
    • Attendance concerns
    • Child abuse/neglect concerns
    • Health/medical concerns
    • Economic deprivation
    • Family dysfunction
    • Family violence
    • Substance abuse
    • Grief & loss
    • Teen parenting
    • Homelessness

    Attendance and NCHEP 

    Orange County Schools Attendance Policy 

    North Carolina Homeless Education Project (NCHEP)