A Professional School Counselor Must:
Hold a Minimum of a Master's Degree in School Counseling
Meet State Certification and Licensure Requirements
Fulfill All Continuing Education Requirements
Uphold ASCA Ethical and Professional Standards
School Counselors Work with STUDENTS by:
Providing Academic Guidance and Support
Aiding in the Development of Socioemotional Skills
Helping Students Create Post-Secondary Plans
...and More!
School Counselors Work with FAMILIES by:
Connecting Families with Community Resources
Collaborating with Families to Increase Student Success
Aiding Transitions Between Schools and Post-Secondary Options
...and More!
School Counselors Work with STAFF by:
Integrating Academic Accommodations, Modifications, and Support
Leading Crisis Management and Interventions
Developing and Implementing School-Wide Programs
Collecting and Analyzing Student Data
...and More!
Confidentiality is an ethical term that refers to a professional school counselor's promise to a student that they will respect a student's right to privacy by not disclosing the information revealed to the counselor to a third party, except when;
The student explicitly authorizes or requests it,
Any individual is in danger of harm, such as due to suicidal ideation, child abuse, or neglect, and/or;
Disclosure is mandated by law, such as in the instance of a subpoena or court order.
For questions or concerns regarding school counseling ethics or limits to confidentiality, please contact your school counselor.