Bloomington ISD proudly introduces a new program based on both the Bloomington and Placedo campuses which provides an array of services to students, parents and the community. The Bloomington Elementary School Counseling Program (BESC) is a three year program funded by a US Department of Education grant now beginning its first year! It is designed to address any issues a student or family may have that somehow interfere with a student’s academic progress as well as to build skills that will promote ongoing success and resiliency.
Services provided include:
Individual, Group and Family Counseling
Social and Study Skills Training
Parenting Skills Training
Violence/Bullying Prevention
Substance Abuse Prevention
Assisting families with basics such as food and utilities
Special events for parents and families
All services are free of charge! For more information or if you would like individualized services for your student or family, contact the BESC staff...
- Joy Eiland, LPC, 361-220-1219, Counselor at Bloomington Elementary. Joy has over ten years of counseling experience working in various settings including VISD, Gulf Bend Center MHMR, and the STAR Program.
- Patti Thornton, LPC, 361-220-1222, Counselor at Placedo Elementary. Patti has nine years of counseling experience working with children and adolescents at Devereux Foundation-Victoria and in the Safe Schools/Healthy Students program at VISD.
- Elizabeth Stolte, LMSW, 361-220-1176, Social Worker and Program Director. Elizabeth has extensive experience working with children families. She has worked at Gulf Bend Center MHMR, Devereux Foundation, and for Communities in Schools in Austin.
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BESC Parenting Series
2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Bloomington Elementary School
The BESC program features speakers from local agencies presenting on a variety of issues concerning parenting and families and offering useful information about their services. Come join other parents and BISD staff for a free hour of helpful parenting information and advice!
Tuesday, February 9, The Harbor, "Parenting to Prevent Bullying"
Tuesday, April 13, Consumer Credit Counseling, "Family Budgeting: How to Stretch Your Dollars for Your Family"
Tuesday, May 11, Crossroads Family Services STAR Program, "Effective Discipline for Your Child"
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