Avilla R-XIII Counseling Department
Tammi Brinkhoff
417-246-5330
tbrinkhoff@avillapanthers.org
400 Sarcoxie Street
Avilla, MO 64833
PARENTS AND TEACHERS
trauma comes back as a reaction, not a memory
Bessel Van Der Kolk
Mission Statement
Empowering students K-8 to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, our school counseling program at Avilla R-XIII is dedicated to nurturing the intellectual, physical, and social capabilities of every student. Through collaboration with staff, families, and the community, we cultivate an environment where all students can learn, grow, and achieve their fullest potential.
Vision Statement
Fostering a community where every student feels supported, valued, and empowered, our vision at Avilla R-XIII School District's counseling program is to inspire a generation of confident learners equipped with the skills to excel academically, socially, and emotionally. By providing comprehensive guidance and resources, we aim to cultivate resilient individuals who embrace challenges, celebrate diversity, and contribute positively to their communities.
PARENTS AND TEACHERS
PLEASE FILL OUT THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT LINKED HERE!
Confidentiality
What you tell the school counselor is confidential unless:
Someone is hurting you
You want to hurt someone
You Are HURTING YOURSELF OR HAVE PLANS TO HURT YOURSELF
You give permission to share with another trusting adult
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,
but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Maya Angelou
PARENTS AND TEACHERS
PLEASE FILL OUT THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT LINKED HERE!
Responsive Services
Addresses the Immediate needs and concerns of the students through:
Individual Counseling
Small Group Counseling
Guidance Classroom Lessons
Crisis Intervention
Consultation
If you would like to have a folder with these services (as pictured), please contact my office and I will get it for you.
The paper copy has all the responsive services as shown in the links here; it has the counseling department pamphlet with programs we offer; it has a list of community resources; and it contains some Social Emotional Learning resources.
Individual planning
Assists students in planning, monitoring, and managing their social/emotional, academic, and career development
Includes:
Setting personal goals
Decision-making skills
Transitioning
ICAP Planning
Career Awareness
Work Habits
and more!
SMART Goals are the results of data collected from student evaluations, behavior rating sheets from teachers, and needs assessments.
Curriculum
Guidance Lessons for K-8
Systematically provides school counseling content to all students K-8
Academic / Career / Social-Emotional Guidance Lessons
Never
Let Anybody Steal Your Joy!
~ Jim Williams
Includes programs, staff, and school support activities and services
Evaluation
PD
Community Outreach
Consultation
Collaboration
Advisory Council
Counseling-related
School POLICIES & guides
(click the arrows)
Grade Level Expectations
AVILLA Crisis Intervention Plan
AVILLA
Curriculum Pacing Guides and Lesson Plans
AVILLA Counseling
Program Policy
AVILLA Suicide Awareness and Prevention
AVILLA At-Risk Students
AVILLA Assessment Program
I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they recover when they fall.
~ Serena Williams