Below is an example of how an elementary school counselors annual calendar (time line) may look.

School
Counselors use the annual calendar to identify and communicate school counseling program priorities. The school counseling
program has one annual calendar that includes all major school counseling activities delivered or coordinated by the school
counselor (s). The annual calendar can increase visibility of the school counseling program and provide focus on events or
activities of value for the students, parents, and staff (ASCA National Model 2012).
The annual calendar should be created with the input of the schools administration and reviewed by the Guidance
Advisory Committee. Each annual calendar is school specific and is built on the framework of the ASCA National
Model. The specific details of each area (Curriculum, Individual Student Planning, Responsive Services, and System
Support (Indirect Services) may be listed in more detail, but not as much as the monthly and weekly calendars.
Elementary School Counselors Annual Calendar
CURRICULUM INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIVE SYSTEM SUPPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Direct Services Direct Services Direct Services Indirect Services
Aug. Intro to counselors 504 plans Crisis counseling Student support
k-5 Academic Advisement Small Group Committee meetings
Listening 4th/5th as needed (organization) Parent education
Small group Individual counseling Data Analysis (needs
assessments etc
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
School Faculty Council
Grade level meetings

Sept. Bucket filling k-3
Friendship k-2
Leadership 3-5
Peer pressure 4-5
Personal space k-3
Organizational Skills 3-5
Routines/ School Success K-2
Small group
504 plans Crisis counseling A-team screenings
Academic Advisement Small groups Student support
4th/5th as needed Individual counseling Committee meetings Data
Analysis (needs assessments
etc)
PTA mentor program
Open house
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
Grade level meetings
School Faculty Council

Oct. Leadership 3-5 504 plans Crisis counseling A-team screenings

Personal safety k-5
Bullies k-5
Making good choices k-5
Drug awareness 3-5
Careers K-5
Goal Setting 3-5
Small group
Academic Advisement Small groups Student support
4th/5th as needed Individual counseling Committee meetings
Data Analysis (needs
assessments etc)
PTA
Mentor program
Parent ed.
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
Grade level meetings
School Faculty Council
Assisting with ITBS and
CogAT testing
Nov. Study skills 2-5
Respecting others k-5
Responsibility k-5
Responsibility for learning
k-5
Being grateful k-5
Small group
504 plans Crisis counseling A-team screenings
Academic Advisement Small groups Student support
4th/5th as needed Individual counseling Committee meetings
PTA
Parent ed.
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
School Faculty Council
Grade level meetings
Assisting with ITBS and
CogAT testing

Dec. Cooperation k-5 504 plans Crisis counseling A-team screenings

Caring for others k-5 Academic Advisement Small groups Student support
Diversity k-5 4th/5th as needed Individual counseling Committee meetings
Small group PTA
Parent ed.
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
School Faculty Council
Grade level meetings

Jan. Conflict resolution k-5
Communication 3-5
Bullying 3-5
Anger control k-5
Goal Setting K-2
Goal Review 3-5
Small group
504 plans Crisis counseling A-team screenings
Academic Advisement Small groups Student support
4th/5th as needed Individual counseling Committee meetings
Data Analysis (needs
assessments etc)
PTA
Parent ed.
5th grade registration prep.
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
School Faculty Council
Grade level meetings

Feb. Self-esteem k-5 504 plans Crisis counseling A-team screenings

Stress 3-5 Student registration Small groups Student support
Problem solving 3-5 consultation Individual counseling Committee meetings
Careers 4-5 Academic Advisement PTA
Middle School Electives- 5 4th/5th as needed Parent ed.
Small group 5th grade registration
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
School Faculty Council
Grade Level Meetings

Mar. Careers 4-5 504 plans Crisis counseling A-team screenings

Test taking skills 4-5
Making decisions k-5
Changes 3-5
Small group
Student registration Small groups Student support
consultation Individual counseling Committee meetings
Academic Advisement PTA
4th/5th as needed Parent ed.
5th grade registration
Consultations
 Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
School Faculty Council
Grade level meetings
Assisting with PASS testing
April 504 plan- Crisis counseling A-team screenings
Test taking skills 3-5 Student registration Small groups Student support
Setting goals 3-5 consultation Individual counseling Committee meetings
Transitions- 5 Academic Advisement Data Analysis (needs
Feelings k-3 4th/5th as needed assessments etc)
Small group PTA
Parent ed.
5th grade registration
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
School Faculty Council
Grade level meetings

May Transition lessons K-5
Middle school Transition -
5th grade
Goal Review- K-5
504 Plans/ middle Crisis counseling Student support
school 504 list Small groups-wrap up Committee meetings Data
Academic Advisement Individual counseling- Analysis (needs assessments
4th/5th as needed wrap up etc)
PTA
Parent ed.
Consultations
Referrals (for
Counseling/Teachers/Parent
and Community Agencies)
Grade level meetings School
Faculty Council
Assisting with PASS testing