Counselors

School Counseling Services

Overview

DoDEA's School Counselors provide a comprehensive guidance program to all students in grades PK-12th. The school guidance program helps build the foundation for life-long learning by assisting students in developing self-respect, awareness of others and positive learning attitudes. School counselors provide direct and indirect services and activities to students, families, and school staff for developing strategies that deal with education, personal and social challenges that may interfere with the educational process.

In concert with Goal 1 - Student Excellence - of the DoDEA Blueprint for Continious Improvement for 2018/19-2023/24, school counselors are strategically positioned to help students in developing strategies to deal with educational, personal, and social challenges that may interfere with the educational process. To respond to the challenges of the previous DoDEA Community Strategic Plan, DoDEA implemented a Competency-Based Counseling Program (CBCP) under the authority of DS 2946.1 in all schools. The CBCP is aligned with the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model and Counseling Standards. It promotes student learning by developing competencies in three interrelated areas: Academic Development, Career Development, and Personal/Social Development. To meet the needs of all students today and tomorrow, the CBCP provides a balance of direct and indirect services and activities.

In the elementary school, the CBCP promotes learning by assisting students in mastering skills and developing the attitudes necessary to be successful students. It emphasizes decision-making skill development and exploration of future educational and occupational possibilities. The program also stresses self-concept development and the acquisition of social skills needed for interpersonal relationships.