Welcome! This page is meant to give you a snapshot of the counseling and guidance program at Mtn. View Elementary. Counseling within an elementary setting is different from what one would see within a private agency or community setting. Below are areas that I address within the school setting. You may scroll through the information on this page and give me a call if you have any questions (208-854-5700). School counselors focus on the following areas to provide guidance services for ALL students.

Focus areas:

• Small groups:I spend about 50% of my time teaching guidance lessons in each classroom, K-6. The lessons are divided into the following units:
  • Conflict Management Skills
  • Decision Making Skills
  • Making Safe Choices/Drug Prevention
  • Career Exploration and Future Planning
• Small groups: Small group counseling is available for various subjects throughout the school year. This form of counseling is short term in nature, usually on a schedule of once a week, for 30 minutes, over a 4 - 6 week time period during the school day. Groups are created depending upon the needs of students and in relation to the other services I provide through the counseling program. Sample group topics I provide on a yearly basis include, (but are not limited to):
  • Divorce/ After Divorce Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Helping New Kids Get Adjusted
  • Dealing with family changes
  • Stress management
  • Building Stronger Friendships
  • Building Academic Success
• Individual work with students: The school counseling program is meant to assist ALL children. While I cannot provide on-going counseling, I can provide short-term alternatives for students, when appropriate, to receive individual counseling. When more attention and intervention is required, I can act as a referral agent for you to access counseling services within the community.
• Mentoring: Mountain View has a cooperative mentoring program where 20-25 students from our school are paired with students from Capital High School. Mentoring occurs once a week, for a 45 minute period, in the school, from November – April.
• Parent/Staff Consultation: I am involved in the Parent Education program through the Boise Schools. I can be a resource to you for parenting questions as well as social/emotional concerns for your child. The district offers classes for parents each fall and spring and can be accessed through the Boise Schools website.
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Matt Siron

Educational background and experience: Bachelor’s Degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education (University of Idaho); Master of Counseling degree (Idaho State University) I have worked as a teacher for 5 years and a counselor for 19 years. I have been a parent education class facilitator (17 years) in the following areas: ADHD issues, Anger Management issues, parenting young children, parenting Gifted children, Parenting for School Success. I have been an elementary school basketball and track coach for 10 years for students in 5th and 6th grades.

My favorite past times are playing basketball, reading, hunting, fishing, camping and most of all, spending time with my wife and 2 teen children.

To email the counselor please use the following convention:
firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org

For more information about our District's Counseling program:
District Counseling Department | Classroom Guidance Units | Small Groups
Parent Education | Individual Student Counseling & Parent/Staff Consultation