Our comprehensive school counseling program is aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model and New York State Education Department regulations. School counseling program services are provided to all students in kindergarten through grade 12.
The VCSD Counseling Department assists students and their families by providing consultation and academic, career and personal counseling. We encourage strong communication with students, their parents/guardians and the Voorheesville community.
Beyond in-school counseling, our team can connect students and families with a host of community resources, including support for addiction, mental health, food assistance, safety and more.
Youth and families can also get 24/7 help by calling 911 for emergency services, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988, Crisis Chat (text HELP to 741741) or through the confidential Safe Schools Helpline.
Our Vision
The Voorheesville Central School District is an engaging and supportive community of learning where everyone can participate and thrive at their highest potential.
Our Mission
The mission of the Voorheesville Central School District is to provide all students a strong foundation of academic, social-emotional, and college and career skills in a safe and supportive environment to prepare them to be productive members of the global society and to value life-long learning.
Our program is aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model and New York State Education Department regulations. School Counseling program services are provided to all students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
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Whom do school counselors work with?
At each level school counselors work with all STUDENTS to assist with topics such as:
- Academic planning and support
- Decision making and conflict resolution
- Friendship concerns and issues
- Career and college planning
- Study skills and organization
- Problem solving and coping skills
- Course selection information
- Meeting graduation requirements
- Identifying interests, strengths and learning styles
At each level, school counselors work with FAMILIES to assist with topics such as:
- Accessing community resources
- Facilitating team communication about student needs
- Parent conferences and referral resources
- College application process
- Transition supports entering school
At each level, school counselors work with TEACHERS and ADMINISTRATORS to assist with:
- Academic and behavioral interventions
- Crisis intervention and management
- School-wide programs
- Data analysis to identify student needs
- Student schedule management and coordination
About our counseling curriculum
School counseling curriculum
Lessons and activities designed to help students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level.
- Interdisciplinary curriculum
- Small-group counseling activities
- Large-group presentations
- K-12 classroom instruction
Individual student planning
Coordinating school wide activities that help individual students establish personal goals and make plans for the future. School counselors monitor all students’ progress and use these activities to help all students plan and manage their own learning.
- Course selection information
- College and career planning
- Academic goals and interventions
- Work based learning opportunities
Responsive services
Responsive services are designed to meet students’ immediate needs and concerns.
Teachers will be provided with resources on how to recognize and respond to a student in crisis.
- Individual/ small group counseling
- Personal or family crisis
- Mental Health-risk assessment
- Peer mediation
- Consultation with families and staff
Collaboration
Working with parents, other educators and the community to support student achievement.
- Teaming with parents and staff to identify student needs and strategies to assist students.
- Participation on building level and district wide committees.
- Parent workshops/Informational sessions about student development issues, college application process, financial assistance or academic planning options.
Consultation
Providing strategies to teachers, parents, other educators or community organizations to support student achievement.
- Provide information to families to help support academic or social/emotional growth.
- Sharing resources to support the needs of students.
Referrals
Directing students and parents to services within the school or community for additional support.
- Career and college planning tools
- Behavioral and mental health services
- Academic support options
- Community agencies
New York State Education Law requires VCSD to develop district-wide and building-level comprehensive developmental school counseling guidance plans and to post these plans on the district website. View the 2026-2027 School Counseling Curriculum Calendar.
Advisory Council
The purpose of the advisory council is to provide feedback on program goals, review program results, make recommendations and advocate for the school counseling program. Council members consist of building administrators, parents, teachers, school counselors, school board members, a student representative, mental health and higher education professionals.
About our counseling team
The counseling team is made up of school counselors, social workers and school psychologists. The counseling department provides tiered leveled interventions to best support students academically and social emotionally.
Counseling services address personal crises, peer interactions, and other issues of mental health. Consultation services include assistance in parent/teacher communication and referrals to community resources.
The school social worker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is available to students in grades 6-12. This position is dedicated to supporting the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs of students. Assessments, short-term counseling, and crisis intervention may also be provided.
The school psychologist is an integral member of our team of counseling professionals. The school psychologist works with students and families who may be experiencing academic, behavioral, social and emotional difficulties and helps generate plans to help students succeed in the academic environment.