The Role of the School Counselor

The Role of the School Counselor

Source: American School Counselor Association 

Today's school counselors are vital members of the education team. School counselors help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, ensuring today's students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. 

School Counselors Implement the School Counseling Program by Providing:

School Guidance Curriculum

• Academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills

• Goal setting and decision-making

• Career awareness, exploration and planning

• Education on understanding self and others

• Peer relationships, coping strategies and effective social skills

• Communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution

• Substance abuse education

• Multicultural/diversity awareness

• Individual student planning

Academic planning

• Goal setting/decision-making

• Education on understanding of self, including strengths and weaknesses

• Transition plans

Responsive Services

• Individual and small-group counseling

• Individual/family/school crisis intervention

• Conflict resolution

• Consultation/collaboration

• Referrals

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