Student Services
🌟 Welcome to the Department of Student Services
The Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Department of Student Services is committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral well-being of all students. Our team works in partnership with families, school staff, and community agencies to ensure that students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and prepared for lifelong success.
🎯 Our Mission
The Department of Student Services is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and equitable learning environment that empowers every student to think critically, be inspired by purpose, and grow into their fullest potential. Through collaborative partnerships with families, staff, and community stakeholders, we deliver comprehensive services that promote academic success, mental health and well-being, positive behavior, and social-emotional development—ensuring that all students are prepared to thrive in school and beyond.
Learn about the many things this department does for students and their families.
🧭 Key Services We Provide
🟦 School Counseling Services
Individual, group, and classroom-based support for students’ academic planning, college/career readiness, and personal/social development.
⬛ School Health Services
Health care services provided by school nurses to manage medical needs and promote student wellness throughout the school day.
🟪 School Psychological Services
Psychological and Behavioral Health assessments, counseling, behavioral consultation, and crisis response from trained school psychologists.
🟨 Pupil Personnel Services (PPWs)
Support for student attendance, discipline, residency, family outreach, and student advocacy.
🟩 Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Collaborative intervention systems that use data to address students’ academic and behavioral needs.
🟥 Safe and Supportive Schools
Programming focused on bullying prevention, behavioral interventions, trauma-informed practices, and staff training.
The following resource page is available for schools and families to support the academic, career and social/emotional development of all students in Charles County Public Schools.
When Your Student Needs Assistance
🤝 Meet Our Team
Our department is made up of experienced professionals including school counselors, psychologists, social workers, pupil personnel workers, behavioral support, community school coordinators, and administrative support staff—working together to ensure that students receive the care and guidance they need.
Contact Us
Department of Student Services
Charles County Public Schools
5980 Radio Station Road
La Plata, MD 20646
📞 Phone: 301-934-7326