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School Safety Spotlight Awards
Positive Climate Programs
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Behavioral Support Services, Copperas Cove ISD
Positive Climate Programs
The Copperas Cove ISD Behavioral Support Services team includes a director, a counseling coordinator, 18 counselors, and 4 behavior coaches, who serve pre-k through high school campuses. Through programs focused on anti-bullying, conflict resolution, relationship building, and holistic child development, they help create a safe and secure environment for all students.
The team has expertise in student safety and well-being, with training in bullying prevention, mental health, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices. Counselors and behavior coaches train students, staff, and parents and encourage members of the school community to report concerns through the anonymous reporting system, STOPit, promoting a culture of safety and security.
Counselors and behavior coaches drive student-centered campaigns including Paint the School Orange, Unity Day, Red Ribbon Week, and Digital Citizenship Week, focusing on bullying prevention, mental health, substance abuse, and online safety to create a positive school climate. Creative initiatives such as S2S (Student to Student) groups encourage students to take an active role in promoting a safe and inclusive environment. The team also offers structured lessons on topics including conflict resolution, anger management, and diversity, helping students develop skills for safer schools and stronger communities.
“I love being a person that helps kids grow to become the best version of themselves.”
“Behaviors improve when students experience a strong sense of belonging to their school. As a counselor, I support this feeling of acceptance by developing healthy relationships with students. This is my favorite part of the job.”
“I love my job because I get to see growth in students, celebrate daily victories and work with the best campuses. I feel blessed because I don't have to, I get to do this job.”
“I love being a school counselor because it allows me the chance to connect with students on a bigger scale and create schoolwide change. I feel like I have more opportunities to help others as a school counselor.”
“Christopher Robin said it best when he said, “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” This is what we get to remind students each day!”
“School counselors and other school-based mental health professionals have such a unique opportunity to see kids for who they really are! They see so much growth and potential in each individual. They see the powerful impact that positive relationships can have on students who struggle or those that have experienced trauma and get to be on the front lines of those essential relationships. It is a career like no other. Other ways to describe these individuals include Change Agents, Loving Listeners, Heart Healers, and Active Advocates! Our students deserve the unconditional love and support they receive from their school counselors and behavior coaches.”