Welcome to the School Counseling website.

YISD Motto
Excellence by Design

YISD Vision Statement
The Vision of the Ysleta Independent School District is to improve lives by eliminating opportunity gaps while ensuring all students have a high-quality education that ignites and instills confidence, creativity, and conceptual thinking students need to graduate college, career, and community ready.

YISD Mission Statement
The mission of the Ysleta ISD is to work in partnership with students, families, and the community by providing teaching and learning practices that produce students who succeed in all areas.

Each campus has been assigned a full-time certified school counselor.

Role of a School Counselor

The role of a school counselor, as outlined by the ASCA (American School Counselor Association) national model, encompasses various responsibilities to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. Here's a summary with bulleted points:

• Academic Guidance:

  • Assist students in developing academic goals and plans.

  • Guide course selection and career pathways.

  • Monitor and address academic progress and challenges.

• Social-Emotional Support:

  • Foster a positive school environment conducive to emotional well-being.

  • Offer counseling services to address students' social and emotional concerns.

  • Promote interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.

• Career Development:

  • Facilitate exploration of career options and interests.

  • Provide information on post-secondary education and career pathways.

  • Assist in developing career-related skills and goals.

• Individual and Group Counseling:

  • Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions to address personal challenges.

  • Facilitate group counseling sessions for specific issues or concerns.

  • Implement interventions to enhance students' social skills.

• Advocacy and Collaboration:

  • Advocate for students' needs within the school community.

  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success.

  • Play a key role in creating a positive and inclusive school culture.

• Crisis Intervention:

  • Provide immediate support and intervention during crises.

  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address emergencies.

  • Implement strategies to help students cope with traumatic events.

• Data Analysis and Assessment:

  • Utilize data to assess the effectiveness of counseling programs.

  • Analyze academic and behavioral trends to inform decision-making.

  • Continuously evaluate and improve counseling services based on outcomes.

• Board Policy Manual

• District Regulations

• Standard Operating Procedures For School Counselors

• Community Service

• Graduation Requirements

• Course Catalog

• Counselor Directory

• Communities In Schools (CIS) Campus Directory

• Employee Relations SharePoint CPS Reporting