Mrs. Gillian Dilts, School Counselor

gillian.dilts@kenton.kyschools.us

 

The Mission of the River Ridge Elementary School Guidance Counselor is to offer a comprehensive program to address the educational, emotional, career, and personal/social needs of each student in order to reach their fullest potential as successful and responsible members of society. 

 

School Guidance Resources

1. Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills

2. Goal setting and decision-making

3. Education understanding self and others

4. Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills

5. Communication,problem-solving and conflict resolution

6. Multicultural/diversityawareness

7. Career awareness, exploration and planning

Individual Student Planning

1. Academic planning

2. Goal setting/decision- making

3. Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses

4. Transitions

Responsive Services

1. Individual and small-group counseling

2. Individual/family/school crisis intervention

3. Conflict resolution

4. Consultation/collaboration

5. Referrals

System Support

1. Professional development

2. Consultation and collaboratin

3. Programming 

Source: American School Counselor's Association (ASCA)