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2 strategies and tactics for School Counselor

What is School Counselor strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right School Counselor strategy can seem daunting, particularly when you're focused on your daily workload. For this reason, we've compiled a selection of examples to fuel your inspiration.

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How to write your own School Counselor strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

School Counselor strategy examples

We've added many examples of School Counselor tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for reducing the amount of tardy students by 10am

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Implement an early arrival incentive programme

    • Develop a reward system for students who consistently arrive on time
    • Design certificates and prizes for early birds
    • Announce the incentive programme in assemblies and through school newsletters
    • Set up a tracking system for student arrivals
    • Gather feedback from students and parents on the incentive programme
    • Share stories of students who have improved their punctuality
    • Include parents in the reward system to encourage family support
    • Partner with local businesses for sponsorships and additional rewards
    • Organise monthly recognition events for punctual students
    • Review and adjust the programme based on effectiveness and feedback

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhance morning awareness and routine

    • Create a morning routine checklist for students and parents
    • Conduct workshops on time management for students
    • Send timely reminders to parents about school start time
    • Install additional clocks around the school and entrances
    • Implement ‘morning greeters’ to welcome students
    • Publish articles about the importance of punctuality in the school magazine
    • Involve teachers in sharing strategies to improve punctuality
    • Encourage students to set personal punctuality goals
    • Offer motivational talks by school counsellors
    • Track and publicly recognise improved punctuality figures

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Improve transportation and accessibility

    • Survey students and parents on transportation issues and concerns
    • Coordinate with local transport providers for timely services
    • Establish a carpool programme for students
    • Review and optimise school bus routes and schedules
    • Advocate for improved pedestrian pathways and safety
    • Offer workshops on safe and timely commuting for students
    • Provide incentives for students who walk or bike to school
    • Work with community leaders to address traffic issues near the school
    • Collaborate with local government for potential grants and funding
    • Monitor and regularly evaluate the transportation improvements
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Strategies and tactics for implementing truancy prevention measures

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Monitor and track attendance

    • Establish a system for daily attendance recording
    • Set up alerts for when a student reaches 3 unexcused or 5 total absences
    • Review attendance records weekly to identify patterns
    • Coordinate with teachers to ensure accurate attendance data
    • Use attendance software with tracking capabilities
    • Train staff on new attendance policies and technology
    • Develop a protocol for addressing discrepancies in attendance data
    • Communicate attendance expectations to students and parents
    • Provide access to attendance records for students and parents
    • Create a dedicated team to monitor and analyse attendance trends

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Engage with students and parents

    • Schedule meetings with students who reach the absence threshold
    • Communicate with parents about attendance expectations
    • Provide information on the impact of truancy on academic performance
    • Develop a contract with students and parents to improve attendance
    • Offer counselling services for students with frequent absences
    • Create a welcoming school environment to encourage attendance
    • Send home newsletters highlighting the importance of attendance
    • Involve parents in creating a get-back-on-track plan
    • Host workshops for parents on supporting student attendance
    • Establish a parent hotline for attendance-related inquiries

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Implement support and intervention programs

    • Establish a mentorship program for at-risk students
    • Provide academic support or tutoring for frequently absent students
    • Assess and address any barriers to attendance such as transportation
    • Develop a reward system to incentivise good attendance
    • Coordinate with community organisations to offer support services
    • Offer flexible scheduling or alternative learning options
    • Implement a buddy system to pair students with peers for support
    • Identify and address any bullying issues or school climate concerns
    • Conduct regular check-ins with frequent absentees
    • Create a school-wide attendance challenge with goals and rewards
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How to track your School Counselor strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Setting good strategies is only the first challenge. The hard part is to avoid distractions and make sure that you commit to the plan. A simple weekly ritual will greatly increase the chances of success.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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