This opening session introduces participants to the full scope and sequence of the professional learning series. Elementary school counselors will examine how comprehensive school counseling programs, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI Fee Schedule Program concepts can work together to support student well-being and skill development. Participants will reflect on their current counseling practices, complete a counseling knowledge and skills self-assessment, and begin developing an action plan for applying learning across the series.

Participant Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose and structure of the professional learning series.

2. Explain connections among CSCP, ASCA Student Standards, MTSS, and CYBHI-aligned services.

3. Identify ways individual and group counseling currently fit within their school counseling program.

4. Assess their current counseling knowledge and skills related to supporting elementary student needs.

5. Draft an initial action plan for applying counseling skills within a tiered system of support.