What's a School Counselor?

A Professional School Counselor Must:

• Hold a Minimum of a Master's Degree in School Counseling

• Meet State Certification and Licensure Requirements

• Fulfill All Continuing Education Requirements

• Uphold ASCA Ethical and Professional Standards

School Counselors Work with STUDENTS by:

• Providing Academic Guidance and Support

• Aiding in the Development of Socioemotional Skills

• Helping Students Create Post-Secondary Plans

• ...and More!

School Counselors Work with FAMILIES by:

• Connecting Families with Community Resources

• Collaborating with Families to Increase Student Success

• Aiding Transitions Between Schools and Post-Secondary Options

• ...and More!

School Counselors Work with STAFF by:

• Integrating Academic Accommodations, Modifications, and Support

• Leading Crisis Management and Interventions

• Developing and Implementing School-Wide Programs

• Collecting and Analyzing Student Data

• ...and More!

Confidentiality is an ethical term that refers to a professional school counselor's promise to a student that they will respect a student's right to privacy by not disclosing the information revealed to the counselor to a third party, except when;

1. The student explicitly authorizes or requests it,

2. Any individual is in danger of harm, such as due to suicidal ideation, child abuse, or neglect, and/or;

3. Disclosure is mandated by law, such as in the instance of a subpoena or court order.

For questions or concerns regarding school counseling ethics or limits to confidentiality, please contact your school counselor.