School Counseling – Warren St. Elementary

Role of the Elementary School Counselor

Stephanie DiVisconti is the school counselor at Warren Street Elementary School. She provides individual and group counseling, social/ emotional classroom guidance, crisis intervention, and consultation for student success.

School counselors help all students in the areas of personal/social development, academic achievement, and career exploration/development. Students who are recommended to see the school counselor either need immediate therapeutic support or have a skill deficit that is impeding on their ability to be successful in school.  School counselors differ from mental health counselors/ psychologists. The school counselor can assist in providing information on mental health providers in the community as well as other possible community supports, if needed.

Role of the Elementary School Social Worker

Courtney Blacha is the school social worker at Warren Street Elementary School. She provides individual and group counseling, behavioral support, crisis intervention, and is one of the district’s Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) trainers.  The primary responsibilities of a school social worker involve helping students and their families break down barriers that may get in the way of learning. School social workers are an integral link between school, home, and the community. New York State Licensed School Social Workers also provide school districts the option to bill Medicaid in education for the related services provided by School Social Workers.

Role of the Elementary School Psychologist

Payton Scott is the school psychologist at Warren Street Elementary School.