I inspire to demonstrate professionalism through mandatory attendance, promptness, and active participation to meet and exceed programmatic requirements. I exercise sound judgment, ethical behavior, and maintain professional boundaries with others. I proactively practice self-care and are committed to mental health support to maintain psychological fitness.
Certification and Credential Requirements
This essay reflects my knowledge on the school counseling required credentials and certification in order to practice.
ASCA Standards: B.3.d. Adhere to the profession’s ethical standards and other official policy statements such as ASCA position statements and role statements, school board policies and relevant laws. When laws and ethical codes are in conflict, school counselors work to adhere to both as much as possible.
CACREP Standards: 5.G.3.k, 5.G.3.j
Internship Acknowledgment and Action Plan
This is an acknowledgment plan, showing that apart of my professional conduct I aim to reach the ASCA hourly standards. I practice 80% of my hours with direct services, and 20% of my hours with indirect services.
ASCA Standard: B-PF 3. Apply legal and ethical principles of the school counseling profession.
ASCA Ethical Standards for School Counselors: A.5. Sustaining Healthy Relationships and Managing Boundaries, B.3. Responsibilities to Self, F. Ethical Decision-Making
CACREP Standard: G. 2. 14. Legal and ethical considerations specific to school counseling