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School counselor (US)

A certified professional in a US school who supports students' academic planning, college and career readiness and social-emotional development.

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United States
Topic
School roles

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School counsellor All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
A trained counsellor who offers pupils confidential support with emotional or personal problems. In the US, school counselors also give academic and college guidance.
Guidance counselor United States
An older US name for a school counselor.

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