Download - Guidance Department Overview
There is one counselor assigned to each grade. This counselor remains with their students throughout 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
The counselor responsible for special programs coordinates small groups, standardized testing and classroom guidance in all three grades.
Cynthia Ushler• Penn State University
B.S. Elementary Education• University of North Carolina
M.Ed Elementary and Secondary Guidance
• PA Teaching Certification: Elementary Education - Instructional II
• PA Certification: Educational Specialist II (Elementary and Secondary Counseling)
Andrew Osborne
• West Chester University B.A. Psychology
• West Chester University M.A. Clinical Psychology
• Temple UniversityM.Ed. Education
• Temple UniversityPh.D. School Psychology
• PA Certification: Educational Specialist II(Secondary Guidance and School Psychology)
• PA Licensed Psychologist
Judith Silver• Penn State University
B.S. Education• Villanova University, Graduate
School of Education M.A. Counseling
• PA Teaching Certification: Elementary Education - Instructional II
• PA Certification: Educational Specialist II (Elementary Counseling)
Rebecca Lenthe• Lawrence University
B.A. Psychology• University of
Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education M.S.Ed. School Counseling
• PA Certification: Educational Specialist II (Secondary Counseling)
Counseling Identification and
Intervention
Consulting Collaborative
Problem-Solving
Coordinating Liaison for all
facets of a student’s life
Individual– Academic
– Social/Emotional
– Family Issues
– Decision Making
Group– Small Groups: Changing
Families, Self-Awareness, Anger Alternatives, Grief and Loss, Friendship
– Classroom Guidance: Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Respect
Parents Academic concerns Family relationships Peer relationships Behavior management Referrals to outside agencies
Teachers/Team Meetings Collaborate with teachers to addressconcerns about students with academic,social, and behavioral issues Identify students who are “at-risk” Develop and implement intervention
plans
Student Resource Team
Counselors, Teachers, Parents, Students and School Psychologist collaborate to identify, implement, and monitor specially designed interventions for students with academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
Orientation of New Students
Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations for Special Services (Gifted, LS, ES)
Standardized Testing (PSSA)
Transition into KVMSMeet with elementary
counselors and 5th grade teachers
Assist in determining academic levels of each student
Host student orientation
Transition into HHHSMeet with high school
counselorsAssist in determining
academic levels for placement
Organize student orientation program
Assist students with 9th grade course selection
Scheduling• Assist with building the
master schedule
• Balance variables such as: Academic Levels Needs of Students Class Size Special Placements Individual Requests
The counselors at Keith Valley are committed to supporting, helping, and
guiding the students, families, and teachers during this very
important transitional period.