Counselor Corner

Welcome! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Laura Layton and I am the school counselor for TRCS. I am so happy to be here and to be part of such a wonderful school and community.

 

SERVICES

As a school counselor, my primary responsibility is to promote the academics, social & emotional learning, and college, career and life readiness of all students. I am working to create a comprehensive, developmental counseling program that is aligned with the American School Counselor Association’s National Model. Contact with students occurs via whole group instruction in advisory and health classrooms, small groups as needed, and individually for short-term support.

 

• Character Strong: Research has shown that education emphasizing social-emotional learning (SEL) has a positive impact on attendance, behavior, course performance, and healthy relationships. Character Strong curricula, facilitated for all students in heath and advisory classes, focuses on fostering the whole child with lessons to develop thoughtful, healthy, and kind human beings.  

• Lunch Bunch: Small group counseling is offered based on needs within the TRCS community. Lunch Bunches meet in mixed grade levels (4/5 and 6/7/8) once per week for about 25 minutes at lunch/recess during the school day. Typically, sessions begin in October, January, and April for six weeks at a time. Students are given the opportunity to reflect on their experiences, develop coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and connect with their peers in the group. We commonly use games, art, music, modeling, role play, and books along with discussion to practice these skills.

 

While the role of the school counselor is not to diagnose or provide therapy, care is provided to help students overcome problems that impact their school performance. Confidentiality is respected unless the student plans on hurting themselves, hurting someone else or someone is hurting them.  I believe children’s mental health is essential for success in school, and meet with parents, collaborate with teachers and staff, and consult with community organizations to benefit TRCS students.

 

EDUCATION

My twenty-year career in education includes school administration and counseling, with students and families in early childhood through higher education environments. I have a Bachelor of Arts with a dual major in psychology and communication from SUNY Fredonia, and a Master of Science in higher education administration with a focus in counseling from Buffalo State College. I completed post-graduate coursework towards a Pupil Personnel Services credential at Saint Mary’s College of California and hold a school counselor license through Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).

 

CONTACT

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Students wanting support can ask any staff member to connect with me, complete a counseling referral form, or advocate directly at break/lunch/recess. Parents are welcome to send a "handle with care" message at any time. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (503) 673-7850 ext. 5855 and welcome connecting. 

 

MISSION/VISION: Coming soon!

 

STUDENT OUTCOME GOALS 

• Goal 1 -  Attendance (link to the attendance policy):  For the 2024-2025 school year Three Rivers Charter School will continue to maintain daily average attendance of 95%. 
• Goal 2 - Achievement: By June of the 2024-2025 school year, Three Rivers Charter School will improve student perception of school climate, as measured by the Panorama survey across grade levels.

 

SUPPORT RESOURCES 

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the 24/7, toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 

Call: 988

 

Oregon Youth Line
Free confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line.
Call: 877-968-8491
Text: "teen2teen" to 839863

 

SafeOregon
SafeOregon is a statewide school safety tip line that gives kids, parents, schools, and their communities a way to report safety threats or potential acts of violence.
Call or Text: 844-472-3367
Email: [email protected]

 

Clackamas County Crisis Line
24/7 free, confidential, crisis and support line.
Call: 503-655-8585

 

Child Abuse and Neglect
To report child abuse or neglect, contact the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Call: 971-673-7112

 

Dougy Center

Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and families who are grieving can share their experiences before and after a death.

Call: 503-775-5683

 

Psychology Today Therapy Finder

Lists Professional, Licensed, and Verified Therapists. 

 

A Safe Place
Helping individuals and families by providing support and safety planning for anyone experiencing family violence, sexual violence, stalking, or abuse.
Call: 503-654-2288

 

SAMHSA Distress Hotline of America
24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. 

Call: 800-985-5993  Press 2 for Spanish-language support

 

Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
SARC provides mental and/or physical support in crisis situations resulting from sexual assault.
Call: 503-640-5311

 

The Trevor Project - For LGBTQ Youth
A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: "START" to 678678