Lesson Plan
Counselor Corner Lesson Plan
By the end of this 30-minute session, school leaders will articulate the core roles of school counselors across academic, social-emotional, and career domains and identify strategies to enhance collaboration for a student-centered school climate.
When leaders understand counselor responsibilities, they can build stronger partnerships, improve service delivery, and foster a supportive environment that addresses students’ holistic needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaborative Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief and Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Counselor Role Overview
Session Objectives
Academic Support
Social-Emotional Learning
Career & College Readiness
Impact Snapshot
Collaboration Strategies
Overcoming Barriers
Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Inside the Counselor's Office
By the end of this 30-minute session, school leaders will articulate the core roles of school counselors across academic, social-emotional, and career domains and identify at least two actionable strategies to strengthen leader–counselor collaboration.
Understanding school counselors’ roles and expertise empowers leaders to forge effective partnerships, address students’ holistic needs, and foster a supportive climate that boosts well-being and academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Interactive Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Collaborative Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief and Next Steps
5 minutes
Worksheet
Script
