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www.act.org
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Welcome to the Guidance and Counseling Website!

Mission: The Laredo Independent School District developmental, comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Program provides services and resources to assist each student in his/her personal/social, educational and career development and is an integral part of the total educational program. It provides a systematic planned approach for helping all students acquire and apply basic life skills.

Program Goals: To participate in program development and provide system support To help all students fulfill their academic potential through Development of a positive self-image and a sense of responsibility towards self and others The acquisition of communication, decision-making and problem solving skills An awareness of the relationship between education and career and/or job opportunities An awareness of his/her potential and limitations to set realistic goals to be successful in life Four Components of a Developmental School Guidance and Counseling Program Services are provided to students, staff and parents through four program components as delineated in TEC 33.005+. Guidance Curriculum provides guidance content in a systematic way to all students and assists students in developing basic life skills. Responsive Services addresses the immediate concerns of students that may impede their learning. Individual Planning assists students in monitoring and understanding their own development, specifically in their educational, career, and personal/social development. System Support includes program and staff support activities and services. For additional information on the Guidance and Counseling Program click on ( http://www.tea.state.tx.us/guidance/components.html) Guidance and Counseling Program Rosaura Rodriguez, Director  (956) 795-3452 904 Juarez St.