Deliver

The Deliver component of the ASCA National Model defines the methods school counselors use to provide activities and services to students (direct) and for students (indirect). When delivering, the school counselor uses resources to help students reach their goals as well as resolve conflicts that may arise. ASCA recommends that school counselors spend 80 percent or more of their time in direct and indirect services to students. These direct and indirect activities should come from the ASCA National Model rather than inappropriate duties assigned to school counselors as listed in the ASCA National Model Executive Summary (2019b). The 20 percent or less of the school counselor’s time should be focused on program planning and school support including:

• Reviewing school data

• Developing annual student outcome goals

• Creating classroom, group and closing the gap action plans

• Reporting results of action plans to the school community

• Discussing the priorities of the school counseling program in the annual administrative conference

 My growth as a counselor has grown with every experience and encounter with a student. I have learned ways to help them and they have helped me grow. I have developed my counseling skills which have helped me become a better counselor and improve my relationships with students. When I am stuck or unsure, I always consult. I ask a lot of questions to my mentor, the social worker, other school counselors, my peers, other teachers, the nurse, and the administrators. I have also stayed current on counseling journals and information to help me stay current and help me grow, so I can be better for my students. Please see my Direct Service Intervention Toolbox below.