Just the Facts...

Did you know that PUSD's comprehensive elementary counseling program is based on the ASCA (American School Counseling Association) model of national counseling standards?  The ASCA model focuses on three domains: Social/Emotional, College/Career and Academics. 

These standards are revolutionizing the way counselors do business.  Counselors nationwide are being challenged to meet the needs of all students.  Counselors are able to impact an entire school culture through whole class lessons in the areas of anti-bullying and violence prevention.   

A Little Research...

“Counseling services are a necessity in schools–not an extra that can be cut.  The Institute of Medicine reports that ‘mental health and psychological services are essential to enabling many students to achieve academically, these (services) should be considered mainstream, not optional services” (Schools and Health, 1997).