Impact
Counseling In Schools partners with New York City school communities to create new opportunities and foster collaborative achievement.
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An Important Piece of the Puzzle
We address these challenges by fortifying the strengths of school communities’ children, families and staff by implementing focused programs, counseling services and creative arts therapies. Our collaborative efforts lead to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.
During the 2024-2025 School year Counseling In Schools provided unique services for:
schools served
NYC community school districts
shelters
engaged students
Family Members
School Staff Trained
In 2021, ATECH High School’s Chronic Absenteeism rate was 49%. With a focused collaborative approach utilizing Success Mentors, the schools’ CA rate in 2025 was down to 15%. What’s more, the average daily attendance at ATECH has soared to a District high 93%. Not surprisingly, this has led to a 91% 4- year graduation rate.
- 2021 ATECH High School’s Chronic Absenteeism rate 49%
- 2025 ATECH High School’s Absenteeism rate 15%
- Average daily attendance at ATECH has soared to a District high 93%
- 4 Year graduation rate 91%
Real-World Response
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Counseling In Schools…
Provided trauma-oriented resiliency training and self-care tools for school staff and family members
Launched new programs to get food and computers to students and families in need
Became engaged with Project Hope, an initiative that helps New Yorkers understand their reactions and emotions during the pandemic
Launched Partners in Healing, a resource center born from our years of experience supporting school personnel and families with the language and tools to be trauma-informed and healing-centered in their relationships with their children
Hope, purpose and determination can flourish.
Together, let’s work toward a bright, resilient future for New York City’s children, families and schools.
