RAMP School
Kersey Creek Elementary is a RAMP School designated by the American School Counselor Association. RAMP recognition is a national honor received for having a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that effectively supports students.
Direct Services
Instruction
Instruction is teaching classroom lessons through direct instruction to whole classes and small groups. The lessons are comprehensive in scope, preventive in nature, and developmental in design based on the needs of students.
Appraisal and Advisement
Appraisal and advisement is a two-part process. School counselors assist students to understand their abilities, interests, skills, and achievement. Secondly, school counselors make recommendations based on the appraisal of test inventories and other data.
Counseling
Counseling is professional assistance and support given to students during a transition, heightened stress, a critical change, or other situations impeding student success.
Indirect Services
Referrals
Referrals involve directing students and parents to school or community resources for additional assistance or information.
Consultation
Consultation is sharing strategies with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations to support student achievement.
Collaboration
Collaboration pertains to working with other educators, parents, and the community to support student achievement and fulfill the goals of the school counseling program. Collaboration includes teaming/partnering, school committees, and parent workshops.