School counselors encourage the following mindsets for all students:

1. Belief in the development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional and physical well-being

2. Self-confidence in the ability to succeed

3. Sense of belonging in the school environment

4. Understanding that post-secondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term career success

5. Belief in using abilities to their fullest to achieve high-quality results and outcomes

6. Positive attitude toward work and learning

- American School Counselor Association's Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success

ASCA National Model

School counselors design and deliver school counseling programs that improve student outcomes. “The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs” outlines the components of a school counseling program that is integral to the school’s academic mission and is created to have a significant positive impact on student achievement, attendance and discipline.

The ASCA National Model guides school counselors in the development of school counseling programs that:

are based on data-informed decision making
are delivered to all students systematically
include a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on the mindsets and behaviors all students need for postsecondary readiness and success
close achievement and opportunity gaps
result in improved student achievement, attendance and discipline

(American School Counselor Association, 2022)