School Counseling Services

Guidance Curriculum

Guidance curriculum is taught through classroom instruction by the school counselor as a preventative or remedial measure that focuses on the developmental needs of students.  School counselors use the American School Counselor Association National Model to adapt the program to their school’s needs.  This model provide competencies and desired learning outcomes that play a key role in accountability.  Examples of guidance units may include academic support (test-taking skills for instance), goal setting, career awareness, peer relationships, communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, diversity awareness, etc.

Responsive Services

Responsive services includes offering skill based counseling with individual or small groups of students that qualify for educationally related counseling services.  All individual and small group counseling offered is to help students learn skills so that they can be successful in school.

Educationally related short term individual counseling and small group counseling is available as needed.  Counselors might also consult with parents, staff, or educators, refer students to other school support services or community resources, and provide intervention or advocacy at a systemic level.

American School Counselor Association

ACADEMIC DOMAIN

Helping students meet the following ASCA Standards:  

A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

B: Students will complete school with the academic prep. essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
C: Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.

CAREER DOMAIN

Helping students meet the following ASCA Standards:

A: Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
B: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction.
C: Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work.

PERSONAL/SOCIAL DOMAIN

Helping students meet the following ASCA Standards:

A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.
C: Students will understand safety and survival skills.

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