1.  What credentials do school counselors hold? 

-Have a least 2 years teaching experience.

-Have earned a Master's Degree.

-Have successfully completed a school counselor preparation program AND passed a state mandated test (TExAS-252 School Counselors Exam).

-Received certification from the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

2.  What do school counselors do? 

-Counsel individuals and small groups of students to meet identified needs.

-Deliver the guidance curriculum and assist teachers with the school's guidance curriculum.

-Consult with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding concerns about students' needs.

-Coordinate people and resources in the community for the benefit of the students.

-Participate in planning, implementing and evaluation of a comprehensive developmental guidance and counseling program to serve all students.

-Know about and adhere to the ethical, legal and professional standards of the counseling profession.

3.  How do students access school counselors? 

-Self-referral

-Teacher referral

-Parent referral

-Administrative or other staff referral

-Referral by a friend