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Pennridge counselors describe K'12 guidance, mental‑health supports and college/career tools
Summary
Counselors from Pennridge School District presented the district's K'12 counseling program, covering ASCA standards, social‑emotional work, Smart Futures and Naviance tools, Lakeside counseling, SAP referrals and rising AP and college‑planning activity at the high school.
Pennridge School District counselors gave a K–12 overview of guidance services and supports, describing their roles in academic advisement, social‑emotional learning and career preparation.
Presenters said their work follows the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) national model and Pennsylvania guidance standards, and emphasized the district's focus on relationships, early intervention and coordination with community behavioral‑health resources. "Relationships with everyone are at the center," said Missy Uniphore, a Seiler Elementary School counselor.
Why it matters: Counselors described increasing behavioral‑health needs among students and the district's steps to provide in‑school supports, coordinate community referrals and preserve students'access to school‑based services.
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