Hope-Guidance-SEL

The Union Public Schools Comprehensive Counseling Program forms strong collaborative relationships to deliver Hope-centered, data-informed, inclusive, and equitable services that foster the academic, social/emotional, and college/career readiness of every student. In a safe and supportive learning environment, students become self-empowered, empathic leaders, working independently and interdependently, to pursue pathways toward overall wellbeing. Together, students, families, school counselors, staff, teachers, administrators, and community partners, work to achieve the goal of 100 percent graduation, college and career ready. 

The Science of Hope

Union Public Schools believes in the importance of being proactive in our efforts – providing counseling and guidance to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students.

Union is becoming a Hope-centered district using the Science of Hope.  Hope will be the lens we look through for all we do in the Hope-Guidance-SEL Department.

Union teachers continue to do amazing work in providing dynamic learning experiences for our students. “It is now time for us to articulate a tiered approach to addressing unwanted student behaviors and student trauma – at all grade levels – while also fostering greater hope and confidence in our students’ lives,” Superintendent Dr. Kirt Hartzler said. “The idea is that we will be more proactive in our efforts, providing counseling and guidance to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students. I firmly believe this will make a positive difference in our students’ lives and in the learning culture of our buildings.”