Albany Elementary

Ms. Jennifer Conti

Individual Counseling

This counseling service is offered to students. They maybe referred by their teachers, parents, the principal or they may make a self-referral. Counseling maybe on a regular basis through out the year, or for a short duration depending on the individual needs.

Classroom Counseling

The counselor has a year long program of classroom counseling. All classrooms in the school are visited from four to six weeks for courses in study skills. Classroom counseling is also done in first grade on identifying feelings and respecting others feelings. In second grade, the curriculum is for identifying strangers and how to keep yourself safe. Third and fifth grade counseling curriculum is to help understand how each person is different and to learn to be the best ME you can be. Fourth grade stresses relationships and getting along at home and school with others.

Group Counseling

Group counseling differs from year to year according to student's needs. An example of groups in the past would include children of divorce, grief group for close relatives and friends, and how to cope with being ADHD.

Parenting

The counselor offers parenting sessions on a bi-yearly basis. (More often if enough parents are interested). The counselor is also available to speak at P.T.O. meetings. She regularly works with parents on helping them help their children through difficulties at school or home.

Ms. Conti is at Albany Elementary School on Mondays and Thursdays. She can be reached by calling Albany School at (765) 789-6102 extension #109. The counselor is always available for students and for adults, by appointment.

Albany Elementary School
700 W State Albany
765-789-6102