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School Counselors work to provide a comprehensive school guidance program within their district.
School Counselors work to provide a comprehensive school guidance program within their district.
"With a focus on student outcomes, school counselors work to develop a school counseling program that teaches competencies for students." ASCA
"With a focus on student outcomes, school counselors work to develop a school counseling program that teaches competencies for students." ASCA
The program's components consist of:
School Guidance Curriculum
Academic support
Goal setting and decision making
Career awareness, exploration and planning
Education on understanding self and others
Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills (Bullying education/prevention)
Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
Multicultural/diversity awareness
Individual student planning
Academic Planning
Goal setting/decision-making
Education on understanding self and others
Transition plans
Responsive Services
Individual and small-group counseling
Individual/family/school crisis intervention
Conflict resolution
Consultation/collaboration
Referrals
System Support
Professional development
Consultation, collaboration and teaming
Program management and operation
Additional information regarding school counseling can be found at the sites listed below:
American School Counseling Association
- Why Elementary School Counselors?
Virginia School Counseling Association
- Standards for School Counseling Programs in Virginia Public Schools
Virginia Department of Education
- School Counseling Information
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