Counseling Impact Report
Kitley Intermediate School
Counseling Impact Report
2024 - 2025 Academic Year
Supporting Every Student at Kitley Intermediate
How the Kitley Intermediate Counseling Program helps students feel safe, connected, supported, and ready to learn.
Building Skills for Success
Universal supports help ALL students build skills in emotional regulation, safety, and kindness before problems become barriers.
160
Lessons Taught
4,890
Instructional Minutes
Instructional Reach 81.5 HOURS TOTAL
Equivalent to 2.5 full school weeks of instruction.
Support in Difficult Moments
Crisis support, peer conflict resolution, and risk assessments for growing emotional needs.
694
Self Referrals
300+
Contacts
50
Risk Checks
22
Referrals
Small Group Support
Practicing coping skills and emotional processing in safe, targeted settings.
110
Students
Anxiety & Regulation
Self-Esteem & Grief Support
Organization & Social Skills
20 Groups Run
Building Community
High Five Fridays
Transition Support
ASCA Advisory
Attendance Goals
Leadership
Joshua Madden • Derek Ellinger
Counseling Team
Heather Koke • Aleesha Broadus
Asst. Principals
Mulligan • Pryor • Godsey
Measuring Growth & Impact
Outcome Analysis
A measurable look at how counseling supports foster success at Kitley.
Student Connection
Safety and coping strategies directly influence daily attendance and school belonging.
Impact Result
20.7%
Reduction in Chronic Absenteeism
Chronic Absence Rate (Females)
13.6%
PREV YEAR
10.0%
THIS YEAR
What Students Learned
Identifying a Trusted Adult
Before Support
After Support
+51% Growth
Using Calming Strategies
Before Support
After Support
+10% Growth
Driving Growth Through Action
Targeted Groups: Support for anxiety and regulation.
Transition: Guides for incoming students.
Climate: Building schoolwide belonging.
Looking Ahead
Kitley counselors provide effective student-centered supports via preventative lessons and responsive services.
"As mental health needs increase, expanding services would allow for even greater access to preventative programming and interventions."