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The School Counselor

For the past thirty years it has been a common practice to have counselors in our high schools, junior high schools, and middle schools. Today, an increasing number of elementary schools have counselors assigned to them as well.

Yet, after more than a quarter century of their dedicated service to schools, we often do not understand or appreciate what duties counselors perform. Sometimes, even students aren't fully aware of all the school counseling services that are available to them. Although we can't detail all of the roles and responsibilities of counselors in this message, there are five major responsibilities that are important for parents to know about…

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When should I start reading to my child?

Answer Summary:

Start now. You are asking a very wise question. No matter what age your child is, now is the right time to start reading to him or her.

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Alternative Assessment

n. -- Instruments and strategies for measuring achievement--for example, portfolio assessment and performance assessment--that differ from and complement standardized, multiple-choice tests.

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