Vision & Mission
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
Our vision for the Lancaster School District School Counseling Program is to cultivate individuals who are lifelong learners, problem solvers, and productive members of society. They are respectful, caring, and compassionate and value cultural diversity. Our students feel empowered to use their voices to advocate for themselves and to lift up and inspire others. Lancaster students have the skill sets necessary to reach their full potential.
The mission of the Lancaster School District School Counseling Program is to help provide a safe and dependable school environment where students feel connected and supported.
Our school counselors provide data-driven, multi-tiered, multi-domain systems of support to address the needs of all students.
Our program delivers culturally responsive and trauma-informed classroom lessons, small group activities, and individual counseling to support our students’ social-emotional development, academic achievement, and college or career readiness.
In collaboration with students and educational partners, we work to prepare all students for personal and professional success.
Our School Counseling Programs
ASCA National Model Program Alignment
School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs” outlines the components of a school counseling program that is integral to the school’s academic mission and is created to have a significant positive impact on student achievement, attendance, and discipline.
The ASCA National Model guides school counselors in the development of school counseling programs that:
are based on data-informed decision making
are delivered to all students systematically
include a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on the mindsets and behaviors all students need for postsecondary readiness and success
close achievement and opportunity gaps
result in improved student achievement, attendance, and discipline
School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes.
They lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for all students by connecting
their school counseling program to the school’s academic mission and school improvement plan.
They uphold the ethical and professional standards of ASCA and promote the development of their
school counseling program.