The Cornwall Central School District, located in Orange County, New York, serves students in grades K–12 across multiple buildings with a shared commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. The district’s school counseling program is an essential component of the educational process, designed to support every student in achieving success within a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
The mission of the Cornwall Central School District Comprehensive School Counseling Program is to empower all students to reach their fullest potential by fostering academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and career readiness.
Through a data-driven and student-centered approach, school counselors collaborate with educators, families, and community partners to ensure equitable access to opportunities that prepare students to become responsible, productive, and compassionate members of society.
The vision of the Cornwall Central School District School Counseling Program is for all students to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to successfully navigate postsecondary education, the workforce, and life challenges with confidence, resilience, and purpose.
The Cornwall Central School District believes that:
Every student is valuable and capable of success.
School counseling is an integral part of the total educational program.
Counseling services should be developmentally appropriate, data-informed, and accessible to all students.
Collaboration among school counselors, teachers, administrators, families, and community stakeholders enhances student outcomes.
The program should continuously evaluate and adapt to meet the changing needs of students and society.
The Cornwall Central School District Comprehensive School Counseling Program is built on the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and aligns with the New York State Education Department’s regulations and framework for comprehensive school counseling plans.
This program ensures that:
All students receive equitable access to a certified school counselor.
The program is preventative, proactive, and developmental in nature.
Counselors deliver a curriculum that promotes student competencies in academic, career, and social-emotional development.
Data is used to identify student needs, set measurable goals, and assess program effectiveness.
The Cornwall Central School District School Counseling Program incorporates the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, which describe the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness, and social/emotional development.
Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being.
Self-confidence in ability to succeed.
Sense of belonging in the school environment.
Understanding that postsecondary education and lifelong learning are necessary for long-term career success.
Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes.
Positive attitude toward work and learning.
Grouped into three broad categories:
Learning Strategies – Skills to improve learning and academic performance.
Self-Management Skills – Behaviors to increase personal effectiveness.
Social Skills – Interpersonal skills to develop healthy relationships and achieve success.
The Cornwall Central School District’s counseling program addresses the three ASCA domains:
Academic Development:
Supports students in developing effective learning skills, academic planning, and strategies for achievement.
Career Development:
Helps students understand the relationship between education and the world of work, build employability skills, and develop career and college readiness.
Social/Emotional Development:
Promotes self-awareness, responsible decision-making, interpersonal skills, and resilience for overall mental and emotional health.
School counselors in the Cornwall Central School District are certified professionals who:
Deliver a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate counseling curriculum.
Provide individual and small-group counseling to support student growth.
Analyze data to inform practice and advocate for systemic change.
Collaborate with teachers, families, and community agencies to maximize student success.
Maintain confidentiality, ethical practice, and ongoing professional growth.
The district’s school counseling program is evaluated through continuous reflection and improvement processes including:
Annual program review and data analysis.
Development of annual student outcome goals.
Counselor performance appraisal aligned with ASCA and NYSED expectations.
Stakeholder feedback to guide program enhancements.