Ladysmith Comprehensive School Counseling Program

The School District of Ladysmith Comprehensive School Counseling Program is based on the National Standards for School Counseling Programs and the Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model. These standards integrate academic, career, and personal /social development.

The Comprehensive School Counseling Program serves all students. It seeks to help provide meaning to a student's education. It encompasses a student's entire support network, including the school counselor, staff, administration, parents and community to be a part of developing the student into a successful, productive citizen. The School Counseling Program is delivered through direct service consisting of the following components:

Program Features:

• Services 100% of students.

• Time is calendared for most effective delivery of services.

• Wisconsin School Counseling Standards are infused into curriculum.

• The program is delivered using the motto, "By All for All." The school counselor, administration, staff, parents and community are responsible for the delivery of the program.

• The School Counseling Curriculum content is delivered in a developmental manner to all students.

The Four Program Components are:

1. Guidance Curriculum: content delivered to all students.

2. Individual Planning: assist students in planning and managing educational and career development.

3. Responsive Services: address the immediate concerns of students and families.

4. System Support: includes programming, staff consultation, and school support activities.

WI School Counseling Standards: https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/pupil-services/school-counseling/models/state-standards

American School Counseling Standards: http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/asca_national_standards_for_students.pdf