Comparing the Roles of Elementary, Middle, and High School Counselors with Laura Rankhorn and Kim Crumbley

If you’ve ever been curious about the differences in school counseling roles based on the grade levels they support, then this episode is for you. I’m joined by Alabama school counselors, Laura Rankhorn and Kim Cumbley. Between the three of us, we have experience as elementary, middle, and high school counselors.   Our conversation centers around the differences and similarities between these grade levels. You might be surprised to find that our skills are really interchangeable in any grade level! One thing is for sure - there’s so much opportunity to collaborate with school counselors who support grades other than your own. The building blocks are established by elementary school counselors, especially in developing social-emotional skills in students, and high school counselors must continue this work. Elementary, middle, and high school counseling roles may have their differences, but at the core, they all share the same goal of providing stellar support to students. If you’re considering a leap between grade levels, don’t be afraid! Embrace it as something new and full of possibilities. If high school is where you’re headed, my audio course, The High School Counseling Kickstart can offer additional support!   Resources: Join The High School Counselor Kickstart Course Get on the waitlist for The Clique Collaborative Shop Counselor Clique back-to-school resources Book: Growing Your Program for School Counselors by Laura Rankhorn and Kim Crumbley Leave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple Podcasts   Connect with Lauren: Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews Visit my TpT store Send me a DM on Instagram: @counselorclique Follow me on Facebook Send me an email Get on the waitlist for the Clique Collaborative   Connect with Laura and Kim: The Counselor Accents Podcast Facebook Blog   Full show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode86