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Counseling

The goal of counseling at New Story Schools is to enhance the student’s participation in their educational program and improve their ability to function in social, emotional, and behavioral capacities. A school counselor uses assessment, group or individual counseling, and mediation to assist students with academic, social, personal, and career development. School counselors function as part of the multi-disciplinary team and help coordinate efforts that support a student's academic success.

New Story Schools Counselors work with students in areas of:

  • Developing self-awareness
  • Learning and practice conflict resolution
  • Gaining independence and responsibility
  • Accepting differences in others
  • Bullying
  • Issues at home
  • Academic struggles
  • Counselors may refer to resources outside of the school setting as needed

Other Services

Learn more about our other Educational Services and Behavioral and Therapeutic Services below.

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Trauma informed Approach

A trauma informed approach shifts the focus from what the behavior of concern...

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Special education middle school boy pronouncing sentences with a speech therapist.

Speech and Language Therapy

Many New Story Schools students benefit from our speech and language...

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Staff member helping happy special education boy practice his balance by rolling on top of the rocking barrel to retrieve a ball in an occupational therapy session.

Occupational Therapy

School occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants...

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