Diana Ulloa-Serrano; MS., PPS
K-12 Professional School Counselor
She/Her/Hers/Ella
2022-2023
La Ballona Elementary
School Counseling Program
Elementary School Counseling Team
Program Goals
Create and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned to the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model, the California Association of School Counselors (CASC) guidelines and standards, Social Justice standards, Restorative Practices, MTSS/MTMDSS, CASEL, and best practices.
Program Goals
Program Mission
The school counseling program is accessible to all students and is centered on encouraging student growth in academic, social, emotional, and personal domains to help all students be the best they can be.
Academic Success
Social Emotional Development
College and Career Readiness
School Counseling Program Focus
The school counseling program is accessible to ALL students and is centered on encouraging student growth in academic, personal and social/emotional domains.
To address this, the school counselor provides services in all 3 tiers of support.
School counselors are encouraged to spend 80% of their time in direct and indirect services and 20 % of their time on program management and school support
Monthly counseling lessons and parent education workshops based on school needs and data.
Group and individual counseling.
Crisis Intervention.
Crisis Intervention
Crisis behaviors include: Explosive behavior, threats of aggression to self or others, severe excessive crying/behavior, etc.
Individual Counseling
6-8 weeks short term counseling focused on skill building in the areas of anxiety, anger management, transitions, social skills, etc.
Small Groups
6-8 weeks short term group counseling focused on skill building in areas of social skills, impulse control, anger management, etc.
Direct Services:
Indirect Services:
Counseling Services:
Counseling Schedule (Draft)
Other duties include: staff/parent collaboration and consultation, staff meetings, principal check-ins, district meetings/PD, planning, emails, school committees (PBIS, SSC, Leadership, MTSS, PTA, etc), parent education workshops, prep-time, office hours, crisis response follow up, check-in/out, phone calls, messages follow-up, etc.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Arrival | Other Duties | Other Duties | Other Duties | Other Duties | Other Duties |
8:50-9:20 | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons |
9:25 - 9:55 | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons |
10:00-10:30 | 2nd | 2nd | Other Duties | 2nd | 2nd |
10:30-11:00 | TK/Kindergarten | TK/Kindergarten | MTSS Meeting | TK/Kindergarten | TK/Kindergarten |
11:00-11:30 | Other Duties | Other Duties | Steering Committee Meeting | Other Duties | |
11:30-12:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | |
12:00-12:30 | 4th | 4th | 4th | 4th | |
12:30-1:00 | Other Duties | Other Duties | Dr. Godbey (12:40-1:40) | Other Duties | |
1:00-1:30 | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | 3rd | |
1:30-1:50 | Individual Counseling K-2 | Individual Counseling K-2 | Individual Counseling K-2 | Individual Counseling K-2 | |
1:50-2:20 | 5th | 5th | LB PD | 5th | 5th |
2:20-2:35 | Individual Counseling 3-5 | Individual Counseling 3-5 | Individual Counseling 3-5 | Individual Counseling 3-5 | |
2:35-3:05 | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | |
Dismissal | Other Duties | Other Duties | Counselors Meetings- 3:30-4:15 (every other Thursday) | Other Duties |
How are students referred to counseling?
Referrals for school-based counseling services (Tier 2&3):
Other referrals:
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New Forms!
Student Meeting Request:
New Form!
Student Meeting Request:
New Form!
When does counseling begin?
What else should I expect from the counselor?
When to reach out:
Notice any changes
If your child displays any concerning changes such as drop in academic performance, motivation, sadness, anger, etc.
Needs additional support to succeed
May struggle with anxiety, focus, social skills, sadness, anger, communication, organization, etc.
Major Life Change
Death in the family, struggling to make friends, change in family dynamics, divorce/separation, moving, etc.
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How to reach out:
Most reliable method. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response.
Call
Office staff will connect caller to counselor
Visit Counselor or School Website
Many resources that may be what you are looking for!
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*Parents and Guardians must fill out a referral form before determining counseling services*
Contact Information:
Needs Assessment:
Coming soon!
Please check the Weekly Roar for updates!
Volunteers Needed:
Bianca Bannerman; LMFT
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
#131139
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Family Center Therapist
La Ballona and Farragut Elementary Schools
Email: biancabannerman@ccusd.org
Google Voice Number: (323) 407-8494
Office Phone Number: (310) 842-4390
2022-2023
La Ballona On-Site Family Therapist
Questions?
Thank You!